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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.94, 4,240.65 and 1,675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.94, 4,240.65 and 1,675.69 is: 2,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.94 : 4,240.65 = 1,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.94/4,240.65 = 1,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.94x = 4,240.65 × 1,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.94x = 7,106,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106,010.48/3,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.45

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