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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.22, 2,539.98 and 1,132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.22, 2,539.98 and 1,132.47 is: 1,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.22 : 2,539.98 = 1,132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.22/2,539.98 = 1,132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.22x = 2,539.98 × 1,132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.22x = 2,876,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,451.15/1,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.25

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