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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.23, 2,316.44 and 1,417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.23, 2,316.44 and 1,417.79 is: 1,954.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.23 : 2,316.44 = 1,417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.23/2,316.44 = 1,417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.23x = 2,316.44 × 1,417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.23x = 3,284,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,225.47/1,680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.63

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