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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840, 2,539.50 and 1,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840, 2,539.50 and 1,094.08 is: 1,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840 : 2,539.50 = 1,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840/2,539.50 = 1,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840x = 2,539.50 × 1,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840x = 2,778,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,416.16/1,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.01

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