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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.50, 4,270.37 and 1,678.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.50, 4,270.37 and 1,678.16 is: 2,315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.50 : 4,270.37 = 1,678.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.50/4,270.37 = 1,678.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.50x = 4,270.37 × 1,678.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.50x = 7,166,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,364.12/3,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.84

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