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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.97, 2,539.25 and 1,084.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.97, 2,539.25 and 1,084.17 is: 1,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.97 : 2,539.25 = 1,084.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.97/2,539.25 = 1,084.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.97x = 2,539.25 × 1,084.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.97x = 2,752,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,978.67/1,839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.21

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