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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.43, 2,539.77 and 1,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.43, 2,539.77 and 1,094.37 is: 1,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.43 : 2,539.77 = 1,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.43/2,539.77 = 1,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.43x = 2,539.77 × 1,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.43x = 2,779,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,460.79/1,840.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.22

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