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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.46, 2,381.22 and 1,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.46, 2,381.22 and 1,096.44 is: 1,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.46 : 2,381.22 = 1,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.46/2,381.22 = 1,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.46x = 2,381.22 × 1,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.46x = 2,610,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,864.86/1,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.27

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