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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.08, 2,540.64 and 1,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.08, 2,540.64 and 1,310.38 is: 1,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.08 : 2,540.64 = 1,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.08/2,540.64 = 1,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.08x = 2,540.64 × 1,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.08x = 3,329,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,198.72/1,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.32

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