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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.91, 4,148.34 and 1,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.91, 4,148.34 and 1,679.72 is: 2,318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.91 : 4,148.34 = 1,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.91/4,148.34 = 1,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.91x = 4,148.34 × 1,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.91x = 6,968,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,028.92/3,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.11

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