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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.43, 2,544.09 and 1,135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.43, 2,544.09 and 1,135.73 is: 1,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.43 : 2,544.09 = 1,135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.43/2,544.09 = 1,135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.43x = 2,544.09 × 1,135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.43x = 2,889,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,386.62/1,843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.40

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