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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.83, 2,543.12 and 1,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.83, 2,543.12 and 1,003.54 is: 1,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.83 : 2,543.12 = 1,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.83/2,543.12 = 1,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.83x = 2,543.12 × 1,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.83x = 2,552,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,122.62/1,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.89

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