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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.70, 2,494.26 and 1,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.70, 2,494.26 and 1,361.52 is: 2,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.70 : 2,494.26 = 1,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.70/2,494.26 = 1,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.70x = 2,494.26 × 1,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.70x = 3,395,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,984.88/1,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.33

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