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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.22, 4,242.41 and 1,676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.22, 4,242.41 and 1,676.97 is: 2,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.22 : 4,242.41 = 1,676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.22/4,242.41 = 1,676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.22x = 4,242.41 × 1,676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.22x = 7,114,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,394.30/3,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.21

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