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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.48, 2,473.56 and 1,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.48, 2,473.56 and 1,093.80 is: 1,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.48 : 2,473.56 = 1,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.48/2,473.56 = 1,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.48x = 2,473.56 × 1,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.48x = 2,705,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,579.93/1,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.25

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