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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.93, 2,315.34 and 1,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.93, 2,315.34 and 1,499.36 is: 2,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.93 : 2,315.34 = 1,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.93/2,315.34 = 1,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.93x = 2,315.34 × 1,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.93x = 3,471,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,516.61/1,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.17

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