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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.69, 4,248.63 and 1,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.69, 4,248.63 and 1,681.44 is: 2,320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.69 : 4,248.63 = 1,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.69/4,248.63 = 1,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.69x = 4,248.63 × 1,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.69x = 7,143,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143,808.02/3,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.41

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