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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.82, 4,979.90 and 1,678.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.82, 4,979.90 and 1,678.48 is: 2,515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.82 : 4,979.90 = 1,678.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.82/4,979.90 = 1,678.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.82x = 4,979.90 × 1,678.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.82x = 8,358,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,654.30/3,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.53

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