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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.09, 4,148.46 and 1,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.09, 4,148.46 and 1,679.94 is: 2,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.09 : 4,148.46 = 1,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.09/4,148.46 = 1,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.09x = 4,148.46 × 1,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.09x = 6,969,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,163.89/3,006.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.35

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