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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.54, 2,763.92 and 1,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.54, 2,763.92 and 1,112.94 is: 1,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.54 : 2,763.92 = 1,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.54/2,763.92 = 1,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.54x = 2,763.92 × 1,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.54x = 3,076,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,077.12/1,843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.58

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