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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.76, 4,609.36 and 1,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.76, 4,609.36 and 1,686.72 is: 2,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.76 : 4,609.36 = 1,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.76/4,609.36 = 1,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.76x = 4,609.36 × 1,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.76x = 7,774,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,699.70/3,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.38

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