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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.18, 4,148.61 and 1,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.18, 4,148.61 and 1,679.88 is: 2,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.18 : 4,148.61 = 1,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.18/4,148.61 = 1,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.18x = 4,148.61 × 1,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.18x = 6,969,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,181.58/3,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.29

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