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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.76, 4,148.01 and 1,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.76, 4,148.01 and 1,679.43 is: 2,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.76 : 4,148.01 = 1,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.76/4,148.01 = 1,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.76x = 4,148.01 × 1,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.76x = 6,966,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,307.99/3,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.65

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