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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.67, 4,245.76 and 1,679.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.67, 4,245.76 and 1,679.33 is: 2,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.67 : 4,245.76 = 1,679.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.67/4,245.76 = 1,679.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.67x = 4,245.76 × 1,679.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.67x = 7,130,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,032.14/3,076.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.45

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