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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.99, 2,543.80 and 1,097.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.99, 2,543.80 and 1,097.71 is: 1,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.99 : 2,543.80 = 1,097.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.99/2,543.80 = 1,097.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.99x = 2,543.80 × 1,097.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.99x = 2,792,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,354.70/1,843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.30

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