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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.91, 4,239.23 and 1,674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.91, 4,239.23 and 1,674.66 is: 2,311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.91 : 4,239.23 = 1,674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.91/4,239.23 = 1,674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.91x = 4,239.23 × 1,674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.91x = 7,099,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,260.54/3,071.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.02

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