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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.81, 2,307.17 and 1,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.81, 2,307.17 and 1,008.89 is: 1,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.81 : 2,307.17 = 1,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.81/2,307.17 = 1,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.81x = 2,307.17 × 1,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.81x = 2,327,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,680.74/1,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.31

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