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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.83, 2,543.34 and 1,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.83, 2,543.34 and 1,097.28 is: 1,513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.83 : 2,543.34 = 1,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.83/2,543.34 = 1,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.83x = 2,543.34 × 1,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.83x = 2,790,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,756.12/1,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.56

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