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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.48, 4,148.72 and 1,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.48, 4,148.72 and 1,680.14 is: 2,318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.48 : 4,148.72 = 1,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.48/4,148.72 = 1,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.48x = 4,148.72 × 1,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.48x = 6,970,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,430.42/3,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.47

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