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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.92, 2,540.37 and 1,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.92, 2,540.37 and 1,001.60 is: 1,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.92 : 2,540.37 = 1,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.92/2,540.37 = 1,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.92x = 2,540.37 × 1,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.92x = 2,544,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,434.59/1,840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.15

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