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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.18, 2,543.15 and 1,097.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.18, 2,543.15 and 1,097.42 is: 1,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.18 : 2,543.15 = 1,097.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.18/2,543.15 = 1,097.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.18x = 2,543.15 × 1,097.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.18x = 2,790,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,893.70/1,843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.18

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