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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.44, 4,245.40 and 1,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.44, 4,245.40 and 1,679.08 is: 2,317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.44 : 4,245.40 = 1,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.44/4,245.40 = 1,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.44x = 4,245.40 × 1,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.44x = 7,128,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,366.23/3,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.08

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