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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.96, 4,233.81 and 1,670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.96, 4,233.81 and 1,670.71 is: 2,305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.96 : 4,233.81 = 1,670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.96/4,233.81 = 1,670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.96x = 4,233.81 × 1,670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.96x = 7,073,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,468.71/3,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.59

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