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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.52, 4,237.32 and 1,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.52, 4,237.32 and 1,673.28 is: 2,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.52 : 4,237.32 = 1,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.52/4,237.32 = 1,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.52x = 4,237.32 × 1,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.52x = 7,090,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,222.81/3,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.13

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