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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.92, 2,763.60 and 1,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.92, 2,763.60 and 1,072.80 is: 1,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.92 : 2,763.60 = 1,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.92/2,763.60 = 1,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.92x = 2,763.60 × 1,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.92x = 2,964,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,790.08/1,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.87

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