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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.84, 4,147.91 and 1,679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.84, 4,147.91 and 1,679.29 is: 2,317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.84 : 4,147.91 = 1,679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.84/4,147.91 = 1,679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.84x = 4,147.91 × 1,679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.84x = 6,965,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,531.32/3,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.33

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