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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.61, 2,299.86 and 1,419.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.61, 2,299.86 and 1,419.75 is: 1,958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.61 : 2,299.86 = 1,419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.61/2,299.86 = 1,419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.61x = 2,299.86 × 1,419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.61x = 3,265,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,226.24/1,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.03

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