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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.66, 4,150.15 and 1,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.66, 4,150.15 and 1,748.12 is: 2,412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.66 : 4,150.15 = 1,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.66/4,150.15 = 1,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.66x = 4,150.15 × 1,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.66x = 7,254,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,947.20/3,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.96

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