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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.61, 2,326.62 and 1,096.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.61, 2,326.62 and 1,096.53 is: 1,512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.61 : 2,326.62 = 1,096.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.61/2,326.62 = 1,096.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.61x = 2,326.62 × 1,096.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.61x = 2,551,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,208.63/1,686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.63

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