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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.38, 2,599.49 and 1,097.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.38, 2,599.49 and 1,097.89 is: 1,515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.38 : 2,599.49 = 1,097.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.38/2,599.49 = 1,097.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.38x = 2,599.49 × 1,097.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.38x = 2,853,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,954.08/1,883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.34

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