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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.12, 2,477.40 and 1,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.12, 2,477.40 and 1,096.64 is: 1,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.12 : 2,477.40 = 1,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.12/2,477.40 = 1,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.12x = 2,477.40 × 1,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.12x = 2,716,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,815.94/1,795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.45

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