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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.47, 2,314.37 and 1,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.47, 2,314.37 and 1,396.62 is: 1,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.47 : 2,314.37 = 1,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.47/2,314.37 = 1,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.47x = 2,314.37 × 1,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.47x = 3,232,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,288.45/1,675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.18

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