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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.68, 4,245.72 and 1,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.68, 4,245.72 and 1,679.44 is: 2,317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.68 : 4,245.72 = 1,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.68/4,245.72 = 1,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.68x = 4,245.72 × 1,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.68x = 7,130,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,432.00/3,076.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.57

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