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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.93, 4,149.60 and 1,680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.93, 4,149.60 and 1,680.69 is: 2,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.93 : 4,149.60 = 1,680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.93/4,149.60 = 1,680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.93x = 4,149.60 × 1,680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.93x = 6,974,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,191.22/3,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.37

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