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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.22, 2,307.66 and 1,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.22, 2,307.66 and 1,008.94 is: 1,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.22 : 2,307.66 = 1,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.22/2,307.66 = 1,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.22x = 2,307.66 × 1,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.22x = 2,328,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,290.48/1,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.34

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