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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.82, 2,509.92 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.82, 2,509.92 and 944.22 is: 1,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.82 : 2,509.92 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.82/2,509.92 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.82x = 2,509.92 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.82x = 2,369,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,916.66/1,676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.34

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