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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.52, 2,477.28 and 1,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.52, 2,477.28 and 1,096.16 is: 1,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.52 : 2,477.28 = 1,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.52/2,477.28 = 1,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.52x = 2,477.28 × 1,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.52x = 2,715,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,495.24/1,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.37

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