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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.48, 4,145.22 and 1,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.48, 4,145.22 and 1,677.26 is: 2,314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.48 : 4,145.22 = 1,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.48/4,145.22 = 1,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.48x = 4,145.22 × 1,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.48x = 6,952,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,611.70/3,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.85

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