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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.25, 4,144.47 and 1,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.25, 4,144.47 and 1,676.88 is: 2,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.25 : 4,144.47 = 1,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.25/4,144.47 = 1,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.25x = 4,144.47 × 1,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.25x = 6,949,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,949,778.85/3,003.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.09

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