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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.25, 2,491.41 and 1,096.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.25, 2,491.41 and 1,096.93 is: 1,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.25 : 2,491.41 = 1,096.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.25/2,491.41 = 1,096.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.25x = 2,491.41 × 1,096.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.25x = 2,732,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,884.43/1,805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.86

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