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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.47, 2,490.02 and 1,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.47, 2,490.02 and 1,271.94 is: 1,908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.47 : 2,490.02 = 1,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.47/2,490.02 = 1,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.47x = 2,490.02 × 1,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.47x = 3,167,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,149.68/1,659.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.54

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