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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.43, 4,162.50 and 1,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.43, 4,162.50 and 1,671.96 is: 2,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.43 : 4,162.50 = 1,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.43/4,162.50 = 1,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.43x = 4,162.50 × 1,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.43x = 6,959,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,533.50/3,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.21

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