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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.74, 4,245.71 and 1,679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.74, 4,245.71 and 1,679.49 is: 2,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.74 : 4,245.71 = 1,679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.74/4,245.71 = 1,679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.74x = 4,245.71 × 1,679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.74x = 7,130,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,619.09/3,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.59

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