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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.70, 2,537.55 and 1,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.70, 2,537.55 and 1,254.30 is: 1,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.70 : 2,537.55 = 1,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.70/2,537.55 = 1,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.70x = 2,537.55 × 1,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.70x = 3,182,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,848.97/1,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.45

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