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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.56, 2,762.91 and 1,021.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.56, 2,762.91 and 1,021.41 is: 1,530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.56 : 2,762.91 = 1,021.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.56/2,762.91 = 1,021.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.56x = 2,762.91 × 1,021.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.56x = 2,822,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,063.90/1,843.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.77

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