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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.22, 2,366.37 and 1,094.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.22, 2,366.37 and 1,094.58 is: 1,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.22 : 2,366.37 = 1,094.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.22/2,366.37 = 1,094.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.22x = 2,366.37 × 1,094.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.22x = 2,590,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,181.27/1,715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.12

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