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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.88, 2,543.66 and 1,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.88, 2,543.66 and 1,057.72 is: 1,459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.88 : 2,543.66 = 1,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.88/2,543.66 = 1,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.88x = 2,543.66 × 1,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.88x = 2,690,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,480.06/1,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.14

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