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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.67, 4,145.27 and 1,677.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.67, 4,145.27 and 1,677.57 is: 2,315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.67 : 4,145.27 = 1,677.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.67/4,145.27 = 1,677.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.67x = 4,145.27 × 1,677.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.67x = 6,953,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,980.59/3,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.16

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