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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.66, 2,542.44 and 1,564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.66, 2,542.44 and 1,564.66 is: 2,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.66 : 2,542.44 = 1,564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.66/2,542.44 = 1,564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.66x = 2,542.44 × 1,564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.66x = 3,978,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,054.17/1,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.69

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