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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.95, 2,295.02 and 1,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.95, 2,295.02 and 1,371.71 is: 1,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.95 : 2,295.02 = 1,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.95/2,295.02 = 1,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.95x = 2,295.02 × 1,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.95x = 3,148,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,083.55/1,666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.53

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