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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.41, 4,149.24 and 1,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.41, 4,149.24 and 1,680.20 is: 2,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.41 : 4,149.24 = 1,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.41/4,149.24 = 1,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.41x = 4,149.24 × 1,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.41x = 6,971,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971,532.30/3,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.89

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