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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.28, 2,543.88 and 1,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.28, 2,543.88 and 1,057.36 is: 1,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.28 : 2,543.88 = 1,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.28/2,543.88 = 1,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.28x = 2,543.88 × 1,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.28x = 2,689,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,796.96/1,843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.24

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