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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.39, 4,238.55 and 1,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.39, 4,238.55 and 1,674.14 is: 2,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.39 : 4,238.55 = 1,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.39/4,238.55 = 1,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.39x = 4,238.55 × 1,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.39x = 7,095,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,936.69/3,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.33

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