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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.06, 4,237.95 and 1,673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.06, 4,237.95 and 1,673.78 is: 2,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.06 : 4,237.95 = 1,673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.06/4,237.95 = 1,673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.06x = 4,237.95 × 1,673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.06x = 7,093,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093,395.95/3,071.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.75

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