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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.93, 2,381.94 and 1,096.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.93, 2,381.94 and 1,096.39 is: 1,513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.93 : 2,381.94 = 1,096.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.93/2,381.94 = 1,096.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.93x = 2,381.94 × 1,096.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.93x = 2,611,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,538.17/1,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.12

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