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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.92, 2,382.90 and 1,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.92, 2,382.90 and 1,096.32 is: 1,512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.92 : 2,382.90 = 1,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.92/2,382.90 = 1,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.92x = 2,382.90 × 1,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.92x = 2,612,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,420.93/1,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.76

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