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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.68, 4,149.39 and 1,680.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.68, 4,149.39 and 1,680.47 is: 2,319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.68 : 4,149.39 = 1,680.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.68/4,149.39 = 1,680.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.68x = 4,149.39 × 1,680.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.68x = 6,972,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,904.67/3,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.14

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