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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.50, 2,539.87 and 1,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.50, 2,539.87 and 1,094.44 is: 1,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.50 : 2,539.87 = 1,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.50/2,539.87 = 1,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.50x = 2,539.87 × 1,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.50x = 2,779,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,741.22/1,840.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.32

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