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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.03, 4,145.15 and 1,677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.03, 4,145.15 and 1,677.56 is: 2,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.03 : 4,145.15 = 1,677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.03/4,145.15 = 1,677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.03x = 4,145.15 × 1,677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.03x = 6,953,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,729.45/3,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.80

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