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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.78, 4,236.34 and 1,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.78, 4,236.34 and 1,672.52 is: 2,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.78 : 4,236.34 = 1,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.78/4,236.34 = 1,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.78x = 4,236.34 × 1,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.78x = 7,085,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,363.38/3,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.10

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