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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.67, 2,308.54 and 1,424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.67, 2,308.54 and 1,424.07 is: 1,960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.67 : 2,308.54 = 1,424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.67/2,308.54 = 1,424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.67x = 2,308.54 × 1,424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.67x = 3,287,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,522.56/1,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.75

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