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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.28, 4,245.30 and 1,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.28, 4,245.30 and 1,679.12 is: 2,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.28 : 4,245.30 = 1,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.28/4,245.30 = 1,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.28x = 4,245.30 × 1,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.28x = 7,128,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,368.14/3,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.20

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