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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.16, 4,235.49 and 1,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.16, 4,235.49 and 1,671.91 is: 2,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.16 : 4,235.49 = 1,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.16/4,235.49 = 1,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.16x = 4,235.49 × 1,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.16x = 7,081,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,358.09/3,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.26

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