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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.83, 2,765.74 and 1,518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.83, 2,765.74 and 1,518.52 is: 2,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.83 : 2,765.74 = 1,518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.83/2,765.74 = 1,518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.83x = 2,765.74 × 1,518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.83x = 4,199,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,831.50/1,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.78

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