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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.06, 4,977.44 and 1,678.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.06, 4,977.44 and 1,678.02 is: 2,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.06 : 4,977.44 = 1,678.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.06/4,977.44 = 1,678.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.06x = 4,977.44 × 1,678.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.06x = 8,352,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,243.87/3,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.93

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