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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.76, 2,327.10 and 1,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.76, 2,327.10 and 1,098.08 is: 1,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.76 : 2,327.10 = 1,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.76/2,327.10 = 1,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.76x = 2,327.10 × 1,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.76x = 2,555,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,341.97/1,687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.04

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