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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.88, 4,592.18 and 1,676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.88, 4,592.18 and 1,676.96 is: 2,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.88 : 4,592.18 = 1,676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.88/4,592.18 = 1,676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.88x = 4,592.18 × 1,676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.88x = 7,700,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,902.17/3,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.45

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