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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.35, 2,768.97 and 1,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.35, 2,768.97 and 1,359.17 is: 2,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.35 : 2,768.97 = 1,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.35/2,768.97 = 1,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.35x = 2,768.97 × 1,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.35x = 3,763,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,500.95/1,843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.66

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