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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.84, 2,294.89 and 1,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.84, 2,294.89 and 1,041.92 is: 1,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.84 : 2,294.89 = 1,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.84/2,294.89 = 1,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.84x = 2,294.89 × 1,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.84x = 2,391,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,080.31/1,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.82

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