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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.68, 4,149.24 and 1,680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.68, 4,149.24 and 1,680.46 is: 2,319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.68 : 4,149.24 = 1,680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.68/4,149.24 = 1,680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.68x = 4,149.24 × 1,680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.68x = 6,972,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,631.85/3,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.05

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