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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.67, 2,653.86 and 1,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.67, 2,653.86 and 1,423.10 is: 2,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.67 : 2,653.86 = 1,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.67/2,653.86 = 1,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.67x = 2,653.86 × 1,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.67x = 3,776,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,708.17/1,771.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.72

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