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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.78, 2,497.29 and 1,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.78, 2,497.29 and 1,407.13 is: 2,106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.78 : 2,497.29 = 1,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.78/2,497.29 = 1,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.78x = 2,497.29 × 1,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.78x = 3,514,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,005.43/1,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.99

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