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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.27, 4,235.64 and 1,672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.27, 4,235.64 and 1,672.02 is: 2,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.27 : 4,235.64 = 1,672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.27/4,235.64 = 1,672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.27x = 4,235.64 × 1,672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.27x = 7,082,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,074.79/3,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.41

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