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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.42, 2,610.90 and 1,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.42, 2,610.90 and 1,095.66 is: 1,643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.42 : 2,610.90 = 1,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.42/2,610.90 = 1,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.42x = 2,610.90 × 1,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.42x = 2,860,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,658.69/1,740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.66

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