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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.23, 4,144.23 and 1,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.23, 4,144.23 and 1,676.67 is: 2,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.23 : 4,144.23 = 1,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.23/4,144.23 = 1,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.23x = 4,144.23 × 1,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.23x = 6,948,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,506.11/3,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.68

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