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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.41, 2,524.44 and 1,127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.41, 2,524.44 and 1,127.47 is: 1,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.41 : 2,524.44 = 1,127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.41/2,524.44 = 1,127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.41x = 2,524.44 × 1,127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.41x = 2,846,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,230.37/1,682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.76

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