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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.65, 2,421.42 and 1,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.65, 2,421.42 and 1,092.26 is: 1,506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.65 : 2,421.42 = 1,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.65/2,421.42 = 1,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.65x = 2,421.42 × 1,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.65x = 2,644,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,820.21/1,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.46

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