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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.25, 4,238.43 and 1,674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.25, 4,238.43 and 1,674.09 is: 2,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.25 : 4,238.43 = 1,674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.25/4,238.43 = 1,674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.25x = 4,238.43 × 1,674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.25x = 7,095,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,513.28/3,071.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.30

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