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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.66, 4,171.21 and 1,678.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.66, 4,171.21 and 1,678.19 is: 2,315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.66 : 4,171.21 = 1,678.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.66/4,171.21 = 1,678.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.66x = 4,171.21 × 1,678.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.66x = 7,000,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,082.91/3,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.87

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