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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.03, 4,271.09 and 1,678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.03, 4,271.09 and 1,678.68 is: 2,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.03 : 4,271.09 = 1,678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.03/4,271.09 = 1,678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.03x = 4,271.09 × 1,678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.03x = 7,169,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,784.97/3,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.55

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