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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.78, 2,671.34 and 1,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.78, 2,671.34 and 1,096.47 is: 1,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.78 : 2,671.34 = 1,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.78/2,671.34 = 1,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.78x = 2,671.34 × 1,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.78x = 2,929,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,044.17/1,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.11

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