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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.85, 2,305.84 and 1,455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.85, 2,305.84 and 1,455.41 is: 2,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.85 : 2,305.84 = 1,455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.85/2,305.84 = 1,455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.85x = 2,305.84 × 1,455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.85x = 3,355,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,942.59/1,676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.34

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