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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.43, 4,698.93 and 1,671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.43, 4,698.93 and 1,671.79 is: 2,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.43 : 4,698.93 = 1,671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.43/4,698.93 = 1,671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.43x = 4,698.93 × 1,671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.43x = 7,855,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855,600.69/3,133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.03

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