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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.08, 2,598.51 and 1,097.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.08, 2,598.51 and 1,097.02 is: 1,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.08 : 2,598.51 = 1,097.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.08/2,598.51 = 1,097.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.08x = 2,598.51 × 1,097.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.08x = 2,850,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,617.44/1,883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.81

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