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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.91, 4,145.42 and 1,677.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.91, 4,145.42 and 1,677.72 is: 2,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.91 : 4,145.42 = 1,677.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.91/4,145.42 = 1,677.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.91x = 4,145.42 × 1,677.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.91x = 6,954,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,854.04/3,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.27

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