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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.26, 4,241.22 and 1,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.26, 4,241.22 and 1,676 is: 2,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.26 : 4,241.22 = 1,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.26/4,241.22 = 1,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.26x = 4,241.22 × 1,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.26x = 7,108,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,284.72/3,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.95

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