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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.01, 2,358.43 and 1,337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.01, 2,358.43 and 1,337.34 is: 1,843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.01 : 2,358.43 = 1,337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.01/2,358.43 = 1,337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.01x = 2,358.43 × 1,337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.01x = 3,154,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,022.78/1,711.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.37

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