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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.44, 2,491.62 and 1,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.44, 2,491.62 and 1,097.78 is: 1,515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.44 : 2,491.62 = 1,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.44/2,491.62 = 1,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.44x = 2,491.62 × 1,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.44x = 2,735,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,250.60/1,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.00

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