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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.37, 2,544.12 and 1,097.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.37, 2,544.12 and 1,097.39 is: 1,514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.37 : 2,544.12 = 1,097.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.37/2,544.12 = 1,097.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.37x = 2,544.12 × 1,097.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.37x = 2,791,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,879.13/1,843.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.56

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