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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.82, 2,417.76 and 1,089.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.82, 2,417.76 and 1,089.39 is: 1,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.82 : 2,417.76 = 1,089.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.82/2,417.76 = 1,089.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.82x = 2,417.76 × 1,089.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.82x = 2,633,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,883.57/1,751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.51

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