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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.41, 4,237.21 and 1,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.41, 4,237.21 and 1,673.16 is: 2,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.41 : 4,237.21 = 1,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.41/4,237.21 = 1,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.41x = 4,237.21 × 1,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.41x = 7,089,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,516.49/3,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.98

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