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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.56, 4,238.76 and 1,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.56, 4,238.76 and 1,674.40 is: 2,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.56 : 4,238.76 = 1,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.56/4,238.76 = 1,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.56x = 4,238.76 × 1,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.56x = 7,097,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,379.74/3,071.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.68

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