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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.03, 4,148.16 and 1,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.03, 4,148.16 and 1,679.48 is: 2,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.03 : 4,148.16 = 1,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.03/4,148.16 = 1,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.03x = 4,148.16 × 1,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.03x = 6,966,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,731.02/3,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.59

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