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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.52, 2,539.90 and 1,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.52, 2,539.90 and 1,001.20 is: 1,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.52 : 2,539.90 = 1,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.52/2,539.90 = 1,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.52x = 2,539.90 × 1,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.52x = 2,542,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,947.88/1,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.65

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