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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.36, 4,243.98 and 1,678.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.36, 4,243.98 and 1,678.11 is: 2,315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.36 : 4,243.98 = 1,678.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.36/4,243.98 = 1,678.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.36x = 4,243.98 × 1,678.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.36x = 7,121,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,865.28/3,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.78

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