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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.62, 2,540.08 and 1,012.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.62, 2,540.08 and 1,012.62 is: 1,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.62 : 2,540.08 = 1,012.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.62/2,540.08 = 1,012.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.62x = 2,540.08 × 1,012.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.62x = 2,572,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,135.81/1,840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.43

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