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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.08, 2,543.68 and 1,097.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.08, 2,543.68 and 1,097.53 is: 1,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.08 : 2,543.68 = 1,097.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.08/2,543.68 = 1,097.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.08x = 2,543.68 × 1,097.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.08x = 2,791,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,765.11/1,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.91

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