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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.76, 2,545.07 and 1,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.76, 2,545.07 and 1,135.72 is: 1,567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.76 : 2,545.07 = 1,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.76/2,545.07 = 1,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.76x = 2,545.07 × 1,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.76x = 2,890,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,490.79/1,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.71

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