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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.17, 4,148.69 and 1,679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.17, 4,148.69 and 1,679.97 is: 2,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.17 : 4,148.69 = 1,679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.17/4,148.69 = 1,679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.17x = 4,148.69 × 1,679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.17x = 6,969,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,674.74/3,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.46

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