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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.83, 2,753.53 and 1,620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.83, 2,753.53 and 1,620.27 is: 2,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.83 : 2,753.53 = 1,620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.83/2,753.53 = 1,620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.83x = 2,753.53 × 1,620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.83x = 4,461,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,458.00/1,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.67

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