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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.64, 4,238.91 and 1,674.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.64, 4,238.91 and 1,674.39 is: 2,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.64 : 4,238.91 = 1,674.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.64/4,238.91 = 1,674.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.64x = 4,238.91 × 1,674.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.64x = 7,097,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,588.51/3,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.68

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