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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.10, 4,233.76 and 1,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.10, 4,233.76 and 1,670.82 is: 2,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.10 : 4,233.76 = 1,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.10/4,233.76 = 1,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.10x = 4,233.76 × 1,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.10x = 7,073,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,850.88/3,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.61

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