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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.94, 4,244.80 and 1,678.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.94, 4,244.80 and 1,678.69 is: 2,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.94 : 4,244.80 = 1,678.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.94/4,244.80 = 1,678.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.94x = 4,244.80 × 1,678.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.94x = 7,125,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,688.50/3,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.59

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