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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.06, 4,144.08 and 1,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.06, 4,144.08 and 1,676.50 is: 2,313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.06 : 4,144.08 = 1,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.06/4,144.08 = 1,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.06x = 4,144.08 × 1,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.06x = 6,947,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,550.12/3,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.49

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