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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.88, 2,417.81 and 1,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.88, 2,417.81 and 1,089.12 is: 1,503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.88 : 2,417.81 = 1,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.88/2,417.81 = 1,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.88x = 2,417.81 × 1,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.88x = 2,633,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,279.78/1,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.12

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