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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.53, 2,534.69 and 1,642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.53, 2,534.69 and 1,642.51 is: 2,258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.53 : 2,534.69 = 1,642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.53/2,534.69 = 1,642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.53x = 2,534.69 × 1,642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.53x = 4,163,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,260.95/1,843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.31

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