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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.82, 4,246.06 and 1,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.82, 4,246.06 and 1,679.56 is: 2,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.82 : 4,246.06 = 1,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.82/4,246.06 = 1,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.82x = 4,246.06 × 1,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.82x = 7,131,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,512.53/3,076.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.82

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