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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.16, 2,544.12 and 1,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.16, 2,544.12 and 1,097.66 is: 1,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.16 : 2,544.12 = 1,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.16/2,544.12 = 1,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.16x = 2,544.12 × 1,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.16x = 2,792,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,578.76/1,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.10

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