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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.08, 2,380.70 and 1,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.08, 2,380.70 and 1,096.06 is: 1,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.08 : 2,380.70 = 1,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.08/2,380.70 = 1,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.08x = 2,380.70 × 1,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.08x = 2,609,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,390.04/1,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.74

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