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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.96, 2,613.54 and 1,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.96, 2,613.54 and 1,091.92 is: 1,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.96 : 2,613.54 = 1,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.96/2,613.54 = 1,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.96x = 2,613.54 × 1,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.96x = 2,853,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,776.60/1,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.26

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