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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.92, 2,489.66 and 1,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.92, 2,489.66 and 1,095.78 is: 1,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.92 : 2,489.66 = 1,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.92/2,489.66 = 1,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.92x = 2,489.66 × 1,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.92x = 2,728,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,116.68/1,803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.33

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