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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.59, 2,515.35 and 1,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.59, 2,515.35 and 1,676.59 is: 2,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.59 : 2,515.35 = 1,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.59/2,515.35 = 1,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.59x = 2,515.35 × 1,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.59x = 4,217,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,210.66/1,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.35

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