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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.94, 4,237.89 and 1,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.94, 4,237.89 and 1,673.69 is: 2,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.94 : 4,237.89 = 1,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.94/4,237.89 = 1,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.94x = 4,237.89 × 1,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.94x = 7,092,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,903.52/3,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.69

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