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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.69, 2,364.37 and 1,381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.69, 2,364.37 and 1,381.34 is: 1,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.69 : 2,364.37 = 1,381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.69/2,364.37 = 1,381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.69x = 2,364.37 × 1,381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.69x = 3,266,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,001.31/1,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.06

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