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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.48, 2,543.80 and 1,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.48, 2,543.80 and 1,097.34 is: 1,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.48 : 2,543.80 = 1,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.48/2,543.80 = 1,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.48x = 2,543.80 × 1,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.48x = 2,791,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,413.49/1,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.21

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