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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.28, 2,597.64 and 1,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.28, 2,597.64 and 1,096.40 is: 1,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.28 : 2,597.64 = 1,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.28/2,597.64 = 1,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.28x = 2,597.64 × 1,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.28x = 2,848,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,052.50/1,882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.09

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