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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.96, 2,672.01 and 1,089.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.96, 2,672.01 and 1,089.87 is: 1,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.96 : 2,672.01 = 1,089.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.96/2,672.01 = 1,089.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.96x = 2,672.01 × 1,089.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.96x = 2,912,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,143.54/1,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.32

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