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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.56, 2,488.49 and 1,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.56, 2,488.49 and 1,095.39 is: 1,511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.56 : 2,488.49 = 1,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.56/2,488.49 = 1,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.56x = 2,488.49 × 1,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.56x = 2,725,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,869.80/1,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.38

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