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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.03, 2,597.22 and 1,096.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.03, 2,597.22 and 1,096.53 is: 1,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.03 : 2,597.22 = 1,096.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.03/2,597.22 = 1,096.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.03x = 2,597.22 × 1,096.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.03x = 2,847,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,929.65/1,882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.22

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