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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.20, 2,277.18 and 1,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.20, 2,277.18 and 1,092.24 is: 1,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.20 : 2,277.18 = 1,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.20/2,277.18 = 1,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.20x = 2,277.18 × 1,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.20x = 2,487,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,227.08/1,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.31

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