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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.39, 4,271.63 and 1,679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.39, 4,271.63 and 1,679.11 is: 2,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.39 : 4,271.63 = 1,679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.39/4,271.63 = 1,679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.39x = 4,271.63 × 1,679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.39x = 7,172,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,517.57/3,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.16

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