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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.08, 2,566.16 and 1,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.08, 2,566.16 and 1,096.08 is: 1,642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.08 : 2,566.16 = 1,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.08/2,566.16 = 1,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.08x = 2,566.16 × 1,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.08x = 2,812,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,716.65/1,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.87

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