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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.64, 4,147.77 and 1,679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.64, 4,147.77 and 1,679.34 is: 2,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.64 : 4,147.77 = 1,679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.64/4,147.77 = 1,679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.64x = 4,147.77 × 1,679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.64x = 6,965,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,516.07/3,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.48

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