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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.62, 2,307.21 and 1,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.62, 2,307.21 and 1,042.03 is: 1,438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.62 : 2,307.21 = 1,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.62/2,307.21 = 1,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.62x = 2,307.21 × 1,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.62x = 2,404,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,175.57/1,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.23

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