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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.08, 2,539.24 and 1,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.08, 2,539.24 and 1,012.08 is: 1,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.08 : 2,539.24 = 1,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.08/2,539.24 = 1,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.08x = 2,539.24 × 1,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.08x = 2,569,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,914.02/1,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.63

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