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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.51, 2,538.44 and 1,093.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.51, 2,538.44 and 1,093.55 is: 1,509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.51 : 2,538.44 = 1,093.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.51/2,538.44 = 1,093.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.51x = 2,538.44 × 1,093.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.51x = 2,775,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,911.28/1,839.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.05

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