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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.29, 4,271.47 and 1,678.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.29, 4,271.47 and 1,678.95 is: 2,316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.29 : 4,271.47 = 1,678.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.29/4,271.47 = 1,678.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.29x = 4,271.47 × 1,678.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.29x = 7,171,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,592.37/3,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.94

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