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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.31, 2,489.70 and 1,096.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.31, 2,489.70 and 1,096.31 is: 1,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.31 : 2,489.70 = 1,096.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.31/2,489.70 = 1,096.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.31x = 2,489.70 × 1,096.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.31x = 2,729,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,479.34/1,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.75

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