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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.97, 2,478.33 and 1,097.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.97, 2,478.33 and 1,097.35 is: 1,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.97 : 2,478.33 = 1,097.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.97/2,478.33 = 1,097.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.97x = 2,478.33 × 1,097.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.97x = 2,719,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,589.23/1,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.27

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