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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072, 4,239.45 and 1,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072, 4,239.45 and 1,674.84 is: 2,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072 : 4,239.45 = 1,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072/4,239.45 = 1,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072x = 4,239.45 × 1,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072x = 7,100,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,400.44/3,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.33

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