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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.23, 2,314.24 and 1,571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.23, 2,314.24 and 1,571.63 is: 2,169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.23 : 2,314.24 = 1,571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.23/2,314.24 = 1,571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.23x = 2,314.24 × 1,571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.23x = 3,637,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,113.51/1,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.82

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