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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.66, 4,238.94 and 1,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.66, 4,238.94 and 1,674.41 is: 2,310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.66 : 4,238.94 = 1,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.66/4,238.94 = 1,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.66x = 4,238.94 × 1,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.66x = 7,097,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,723.53/3,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.71

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