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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.37, 4,144.56 and 1,677.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.37, 4,144.56 and 1,677.07 is: 2,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.37 : 4,144.56 = 1,677.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.37/4,144.56 = 1,677.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.37x = 4,144.56 × 1,677.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.37x = 6,950,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,717.24/3,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.31

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