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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.67, 4,144.04 and 1,676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.67, 4,144.04 and 1,676.55 is: 2,313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.67 : 4,144.04 = 1,676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.67/4,144.04 = 1,676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.67x = 4,144.04 × 1,676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.67x = 6,947,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,681.88/3,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.83

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