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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.08, 4,239.49 and 1,674.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.08, 4,239.49 and 1,674.83 is: 2,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.08 : 4,239.49 = 1,674.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.08/4,239.49 = 1,674.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.08x = 4,239.49 × 1,674.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.08x = 7,100,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,425.04/3,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.28

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