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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.67, 4,144.93 and 1,677.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.67, 4,144.93 and 1,677.39 is: 2,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.67 : 4,144.93 = 1,677.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.67/4,144.93 = 1,677.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.67x = 4,144.93 × 1,677.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.67x = 6,952,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,664.13/3,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.72

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