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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.37, 4,148.58 and 1,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.37, 4,148.58 and 1,680.04 is: 2,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.37 : 4,148.58 = 1,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.37/4,148.58 = 1,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.37x = 4,148.58 × 1,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.37x = 6,969,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,780.34/3,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.34

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