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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.96, 2,572.20 and 1,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.96, 2,572.20 and 1,095.94 is: 1,646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.96 : 2,572.20 = 1,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.96/2,572.20 = 1,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.96x = 2,572.20 × 1,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.96x = 2,818,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,976.87/1,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.64

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