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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.76, 4,239.06 and 1,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.76, 4,239.06 and 1,674.51 is: 2,310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.76 : 4,239.06 = 1,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.76/4,239.06 = 1,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.76x = 4,239.06 × 1,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.76x = 7,098,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,348.36/3,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.84

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