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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.83, 4,148.24 and 1,679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.83, 4,148.24 and 1,679.59 is: 2,317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.83 : 4,148.24 = 1,679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.83/4,148.24 = 1,679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.83x = 4,148.24 × 1,679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.83x = 6,967,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,342.42/3,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.94

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