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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.90, 2,307.27 and 926.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.90, 2,307.27 and 926.01 is: 1,277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.90 : 2,307.27 = 926.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.90/2,307.27 = 926.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.90x = 2,307.27 × 926.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.90x = 2,136,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,555.09/1,671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.92

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