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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.81, 4,262.56 and 1,672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.81, 4,262.56 and 1,672.51 is: 2,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.81 : 4,262.56 = 1,672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.81/4,262.56 = 1,672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.81x = 4,262.56 × 1,672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.81x = 7,129,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,165.66/3,088.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.06

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