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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.88, 4,239.22 and 1,674.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.88, 4,239.22 and 1,674.62 is: 2,310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.88 : 4,239.22 = 1,674.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.88/4,239.22 = 1,674.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.88x = 4,239.22 × 1,674.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.88x = 7,099,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,082.60/3,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.99

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