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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.22, 4,148.70 and 1,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.22, 4,148.70 and 1,679.86 is: 2,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.22 : 4,148.70 = 1,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.22/4,148.70 = 1,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.22x = 4,148.70 × 1,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.22x = 6,969,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,235.18/3,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.27

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