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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.34, 4,148.68 and 1,680.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.34, 4,148.68 and 1,680.17 is: 2,318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.34 : 4,148.68 = 1,680.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.34/4,148.68 = 1,680.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.34x = 4,148.68 × 1,680.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.34x = 6,970,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,479.91/3,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.59

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