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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.27, 4,144.34 and 1,677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.27, 4,144.34 and 1,677.06 is: 2,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.27 : 4,144.34 = 1,677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.27/4,144.34 = 1,677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.27x = 4,144.34 × 1,677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.27x = 6,950,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,298.46/3,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.24

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