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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.38, 2,515.42 and 1,121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.38, 2,515.42 and 1,121.46 is: 1,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.38 : 2,515.42 = 1,121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.38/2,515.42 = 1,121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.38x = 2,515.42 × 1,121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.38x = 2,820,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,942.91/1,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.76

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