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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.91, 4,262.70 and 1,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.91, 4,262.70 and 1,672.60 is: 2,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.91 : 4,262.70 = 1,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.91/4,262.70 = 1,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.91x = 4,262.70 × 1,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.91x = 7,129,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,777.18/3,088.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.19

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