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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.66, 2,478.48 and 1,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.66, 2,478.48 and 1,097.62 is: 1,515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.66 : 2,478.48 = 1,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.66/2,478.48 = 1,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.66x = 2,478.48 × 1,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.66x = 2,720,429.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,429.22/1,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.00

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