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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.53, 4,148.86 and 1,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.53, 4,148.86 and 1,679.98 is: 2,318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.53 : 4,148.86 = 1,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.53/4,148.86 = 1,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.53x = 4,148.86 × 1,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.53x = 6,969,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,972.68/3,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.28

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