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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.62, 4,547.43 and 1,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.62, 4,547.43 and 1,672.26 is: 2,508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.62 : 4,547.43 = 1,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.62/4,547.43 = 1,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.62x = 4,547.43 × 1,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.62x = 7,604,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,485.29/3,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.39

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