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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.71, 2,671.62 and 1,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.71, 2,671.62 and 1,096.46 is: 1,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.71 : 2,671.62 = 1,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.71/2,671.62 = 1,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.71x = 2,671.62 × 1,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.71x = 2,929,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,324.47/1,935.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.31

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