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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.04, 4,148.22 and 1,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.04, 4,148.22 and 1,679.71 is: 2,317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.04 : 4,148.22 = 1,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.04/4,148.22 = 1,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.04x = 4,148.22 × 1,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.04x = 6,967,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,806.62/3,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.94

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