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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.91, 4,171.56 and 1,678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.91, 4,171.56 and 1,678.45 is: 2,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.91 : 4,171.56 = 1,678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.91/4,171.56 = 1,678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.91x = 4,171.56 × 1,678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.91x = 7,001,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,775.75/3,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.23

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