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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.63, 4,244.43 and 1,678.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.63, 4,244.43 and 1,678.38 is: 2,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.63 : 4,244.43 = 1,678.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.63/4,244.43 = 1,678.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.63x = 4,244.43 × 1,678.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.63x = 7,123,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,766.42/3,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.20

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