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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.68, 4,241.52 and 1,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.68, 4,241.52 and 1,676.16 is: 2,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.68 : 4,241.52 = 1,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.68/4,241.52 = 1,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.68x = 4,241.52 × 1,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.68x = 7,109,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,466.16/3,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.01

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