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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.65, 2,540.44 and 1,177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.65, 2,540.44 and 1,177.77 is: 1,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.65 : 2,540.44 = 1,177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.65/2,540.44 = 1,177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.65x = 2,540.44 × 1,177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.65x = 2,992,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,054.02/1,840.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.54

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