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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.47, 4,245.53 and 1,679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.47, 4,245.53 and 1,679.22 is: 2,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.47 : 4,245.53 = 1,679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.47/4,245.53 = 1,679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.47x = 4,245.53 × 1,679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.47x = 7,129,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,178.89/3,076.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.32

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