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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.66, 4,244.40 and 1,678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.66, 4,244.40 and 1,678.42 is: 2,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.66 : 4,244.40 = 1,678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.66/4,244.40 = 1,678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.66x = 4,244.40 × 1,678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.66x = 7,123,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,885.85/3,075.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.21

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