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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.02, 4,239.49 and 1,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.02, 4,239.49 and 1,674.82 is: 2,311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.02 : 4,239.49 = 1,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.02/4,239.49 = 1,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.02x = 4,239.49 × 1,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.02x = 7,100,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,382.64/3,072.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.31

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