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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.22, 2,543.59 and 1,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.22, 2,543.59 and 1,097.01 is: 1,513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.22 : 2,543.59 = 1,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.22/2,543.59 = 1,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.22x = 2,543.59 × 1,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.22x = 2,790,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,340.92/1,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.84

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