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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.15, 2,489.33 and 1,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.15, 2,489.33 and 1,097.10 is: 1,512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.15 : 2,489.33 = 1,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.15/2,489.33 = 1,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.15x = 2,489.33 × 1,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.15x = 2,731,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,038.46/1,805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.92

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