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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.61, 4,149.14 and 1,680.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.61, 4,149.14 and 1,680.37 is: 2,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.61 : 4,149.14 = 1,680.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.61/4,149.14 = 1,680.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.61x = 4,149.14 × 1,680.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.61x = 6,972,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,071.61/3,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.92

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