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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.64, 4,145.10 and 1,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.64, 4,145.10 and 1,677.60 is: 2,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.64 : 4,145.10 = 1,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.64/4,145.10 = 1,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.64x = 4,145.10 × 1,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.64x = 6,953,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,819.76/3,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.13

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