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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.33, 4,143.38 and 1,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.33, 4,143.38 and 1,676.04 is: 2,313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.33 : 4,143.38 = 1,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.33/4,143.38 = 1,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.33x = 4,143.38 × 1,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.33x = 6,944,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944,462.24/3,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.03

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