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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.26, 4,148.63 and 1,679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.26, 4,148.63 and 1,679.97 is: 2,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.26 : 4,148.63 = 1,679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.26/4,148.63 = 1,679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.26x = 4,148.63 × 1,679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.26x = 6,969,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,573.51/3,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.35

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