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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.55, 2,533.65 and 1,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.55, 2,533.65 and 1,073.72 is: 1,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.55 : 2,533.65 = 1,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.55/2,533.65 = 1,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.55x = 2,533.65 × 1,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.55x = 2,720,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,418.01/1,691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.24

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