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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.99, 4,148.19 and 1,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.99, 4,148.19 and 1,679.71 is: 2,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.99 : 4,148.19 = 1,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.99/4,148.19 = 1,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.99x = 4,148.19 × 1,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.99x = 6,967,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,750.02/3,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.95

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