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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.07, 2,543.73 and 1,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.07, 2,543.73 and 1,136.28 is: 1,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.07 : 2,543.73 = 1,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.07/2,543.73 = 1,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.07x = 2,543.73 × 1,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.07x = 2,890,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,389.52/1,844.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.40

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