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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.16, 4,144.33 and 1,676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.16, 4,144.33 and 1,676.89 is: 2,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.16 : 4,144.33 = 1,676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.16/4,144.33 = 1,676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.16x = 4,144.33 × 1,676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.16x = 6,949,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,949,585.53/3,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.09

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