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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.72, 4,145.02 and 1,677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.72, 4,145.02 and 1,677.43 is: 2,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.72 : 4,145.02 = 1,677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.72/4,145.02 = 1,677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.72x = 4,145.02 × 1,677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.72x = 6,952,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,980.90/3,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.79

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