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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.76, 4,145.64 and 1,678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.76, 4,145.64 and 1,678.28 is: 2,315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.76 : 4,145.64 = 1,678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.76/4,145.64 = 1,678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.76x = 4,145.64 × 1,678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.76x = 6,957,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,544.70/3,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.51

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