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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.83, 2,543.64 and 1,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.83, 2,543.64 and 1,097.37 is: 1,513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.83 : 2,543.64 = 1,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.83/2,543.64 = 1,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.83x = 2,543.64 × 1,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.83x = 2,791,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,314.23/1,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.87

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