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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.92, 4,145.36 and 1,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.92, 4,145.36 and 1,677.64 is: 2,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.92 : 4,145.36 = 1,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.92/4,145.36 = 1,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.92x = 4,145.36 × 1,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.92x = 6,954,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,425.94/3,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.12

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