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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.62, 4,149.16 and 1,680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.62, 4,149.16 and 1,680.38 is: 2,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.62 : 4,149.16 = 1,680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.62/4,149.16 = 1,680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.62x = 4,149.16 × 1,680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.62x = 6,972,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,165.48/3,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.94

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