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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.91, 4,235.15 and 1,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.91, 4,235.15 and 1,671.66 is: 2,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.91 : 4,235.15 = 1,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.91/4,235.15 = 1,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.91x = 4,235.15 × 1,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.91x = 7,079,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,079,722.49/3,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.92

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