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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.17, 2,422.73 and 1,092.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.17, 2,422.73 and 1,092.59 is: 1,508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.17 : 2,422.73 = 1,092.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.17/2,422.73 = 1,092.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.17x = 2,422.73 × 1,092.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.17x = 2,647,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,041.19/1,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.14

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