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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.38, 2,539.72 and 1,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.38, 2,539.72 and 1,012.38 is: 1,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.38 : 2,539.72 = 1,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.38/2,539.72 = 1,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.38x = 2,539.72 × 1,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.38x = 2,571,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,161.73/1,840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.08

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