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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.98, 4,148.17 and 1,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.98, 4,148.17 and 1,679.69 is: 2,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.98 : 4,148.17 = 1,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.98/4,148.17 = 1,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.98x = 4,148.17 × 1,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.98x = 6,967,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,639.67/3,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.93

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