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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.93, 4,246.17 and 1,679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.93, 4,246.17 and 1,679.68 is: 2,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.93 : 4,246.17 = 1,679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.93/4,246.17 = 1,679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.93x = 4,246.17 × 1,679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.93x = 7,132,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132,206.83/3,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.96

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