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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.14, 4,145.71 and 1,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.14, 4,145.71 and 1,677.84 is: 2,315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.14 : 4,145.71 = 1,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.14/4,145.71 = 1,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.14x = 4,145.71 × 1,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.14x = 6,955,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,829.68/3,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.42

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