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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.87, 2,543.96 and 1,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.87, 2,543.96 and 1,398 is: 1,931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.87 : 2,543.96 = 1,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.87/2,543.96 = 1,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.87x = 2,543.96 × 1,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.87x = 3,556,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,456.08/1,840.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.94

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