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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.77, 4,147.89 and 1,679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.77, 4,147.89 and 1,679.49 is: 2,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.77 : 4,147.89 = 1,679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.77/4,147.89 = 1,679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.77x = 4,147.89 × 1,679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.77x = 6,966,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,334.59/3,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.65

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