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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.52, 4,235.90 and 1,672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.52, 4,235.90 and 1,672.24 is: 2,307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.52 : 4,235.90 = 1,672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.52/4,235.90 = 1,672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.52x = 4,235.90 × 1,672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.52x = 7,083,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,441.42/3,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.67

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