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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.30, 4,145.55 and 1,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.30, 4,145.55 and 1,677.97 is: 2,315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.30 : 4,145.55 = 1,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.30/4,145.55 = 1,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.30x = 4,145.55 × 1,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.30x = 6,956,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,108.53/3,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.38

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