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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.10, 4,144.44 and 1,676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.10, 4,144.44 and 1,676.83 is: 2,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.10 : 4,144.44 = 1,676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.10/4,144.44 = 1,676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.10x = 4,144.44 × 1,676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.10x = 6,949,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,949,521.33/3,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.12

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