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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.09, 2,668.89 and 1,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.09, 2,668.89 and 1,507.71 is: 2,259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.09 : 2,668.89 = 1,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.09/2,668.89 = 1,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.09x = 2,668.89 × 1,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.09x = 4,023,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,912.14/1,781.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.25

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