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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.62, 4,145.06 and 1,677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.62, 4,145.06 and 1,677.29 is: 2,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.62 : 4,145.06 = 1,677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.62/4,145.06 = 1,677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.62x = 4,145.06 × 1,677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.62x = 6,952,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,467.69/3,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.70

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