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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.12, 2,427.57 and 1,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.12, 2,427.57 and 1,095.93 is: 1,512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.12 : 2,427.57 = 1,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.12/2,427.57 = 1,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.12x = 2,427.57 × 1,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.12x = 2,660,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,446.79/1,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.38

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