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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.83, 2,538.89 and 1,053.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.83, 2,538.89 and 1,053.73 is: 1,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.83 : 2,538.89 = 1,053.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.83/2,538.89 = 1,053.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.83x = 2,538.89 × 1,053.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.83x = 2,675,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,291.87/1,839.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.10

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