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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.80, 4,147.95 and 1,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.80, 4,147.95 and 1,679.56 is: 2,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.80 : 4,147.95 = 1,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.80/4,147.95 = 1,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.80x = 4,147.95 × 1,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.80x = 6,966,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,730.90/3,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.76

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