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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.86, 2,539.49 and 1,094.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.86, 2,539.49 and 1,094.58 is: 1,509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.86 : 2,539.49 = 1,094.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.86/2,539.49 = 1,094.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.86x = 2,539.49 × 1,094.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.86x = 2,779,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,669.49/1,840.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.98

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