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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.72, 2,311.26 and 1,439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.72, 2,311.26 and 1,439.43 is: 1,986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.72 : 2,311.26 = 1,439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.72/2,311.26 = 1,439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.72x = 2,311.26 × 1,439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.72x = 3,326,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,896.98/1,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.54

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