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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.53, 4,146.09 and 1,677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.53, 4,146.09 and 1,677.98 is: 2,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.53 : 4,146.09 = 1,677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.53/4,146.09 = 1,677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.53x = 4,146.09 × 1,677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.53x = 6,957,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,035.37/3,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.52

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