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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.75, 4,245.93 and 1,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.75, 4,245.93 and 1,679.50 is: 2,317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.75 : 4,245.93 = 1,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.75/4,245.93 = 1,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.75x = 4,245.93 × 1,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.75x = 7,131,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,039.44/3,076.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.72

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