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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.93, 4,244.79 and 1,678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.93, 4,244.79 and 1,678.68 is: 2,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.93 : 4,244.79 = 1,678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.93/4,244.79 = 1,678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.93x = 4,244.79 × 1,678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.93x = 7,125,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,644.08/3,075.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.58

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