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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.08, 2,292.80 and 1,347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.08, 2,292.80 and 1,347.71 is: 1,859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.08 : 2,292.80 = 1,347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.08/2,292.80 = 1,347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.08x = 2,292.80 × 1,347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.08x = 3,090,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,011.29/1,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.13

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