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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.91, 2,533.68 and 1,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.91, 2,533.68 and 1,343.46 is: 2,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.91 : 2,533.68 = 1,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.91/2,533.68 = 1,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.91x = 2,533.68 × 1,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.91x = 3,403,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,897.73/1,687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.64

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