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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.10, 4,147.77 and 1,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.10, 4,147.77 and 1,679.73 is: 2,317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.10 : 4,147.77 = 1,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.10/4,147.77 = 1,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.10x = 4,147.77 × 1,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.10x = 6,967,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,133.70/3,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.67

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