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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.76, 2,296.08 and 1,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.76, 2,296.08 and 1,315.08 is: 1,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.76 : 2,296.08 = 1,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.76/2,296.08 = 1,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.76x = 2,296.08 × 1,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.76x = 3,019,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,528.89/1,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.07

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