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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.45, 2,543.87 and 1,097.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.45, 2,543.87 and 1,097.49 is: 1,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.45 : 2,543.87 = 1,097.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.45/2,543.87 = 1,097.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.45x = 2,543.87 × 1,097.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.45x = 2,791,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,869.86/1,843.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.48

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