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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.61, 2,761.61 and 1,554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.61, 2,761.61 and 1,554.13 is: 2,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.61 : 2,761.61 = 1,554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.61/2,761.61 = 1,554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.61x = 2,761.61 × 1,554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.61x = 4,291,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,886.27/1,843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.99

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