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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.54, 4,238.73 and 1,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.54, 4,238.73 and 1,674.29 is: 2,310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.54 : 4,238.73 = 1,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.54/4,238.73 = 1,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.54x = 4,238.73 × 1,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.54x = 7,096,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,842.06/3,071.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.52

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