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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.08, 4,144.03 and 1,676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.08, 4,144.03 and 1,676.77 is: 2,313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.08 : 4,144.03 = 1,676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.08/4,144.03 = 1,676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.08x = 4,144.03 × 1,676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.08x = 6,948,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,570.63/3,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.82

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