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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.34, 4,235.64 and 1,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.34, 4,235.64 and 1,672.08 is: 2,307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.34 : 4,235.64 = 1,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.34/4,235.64 = 1,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.34x = 4,235.64 × 1,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.34x = 7,082,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,328.93/3,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.44

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