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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.99, 2,671.74 and 1,096.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.99, 2,671.74 and 1,096.83 is: 1,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.99 : 2,671.74 = 1,096.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.99/2,671.74 = 1,096.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.99x = 2,671.74 × 1,096.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.99x = 2,930,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,444.58/1,935.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.67

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