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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.08, 4,163.74 and 1,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.08, 4,163.74 and 1,672.66 is: 2,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.08 : 4,163.74 = 1,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.08/4,163.74 = 1,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.08x = 4,163.74 × 1,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.08x = 6,964,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,512.99/3,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.36

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