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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.44, 4,260.63 and 1,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.44, 4,260.63 and 1,671.12 is: 2,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.44 : 4,260.63 = 1,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.44/4,260.63 = 1,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.44x = 4,260.63 × 1,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.44x = 7,120,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120,024.01/3,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.13

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