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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.10, 2,427.89 and 1,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.10, 2,427.89 and 1,095.25 is: 1,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.10 : 2,427.89 = 1,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.10/2,427.89 = 1,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.10x = 2,427.89 × 1,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.10x = 2,659,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,128.91/1,758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.51

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