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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.93, 2,492.36 and 1,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.93, 2,492.36 and 1,097.62 is: 1,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.93 : 2,492.36 = 1,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.93/2,492.36 = 1,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.93x = 2,492.36 × 1,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.93x = 2,735,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,664.18/1,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.82

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