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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.65, 2,543.47 and 1,320.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.65, 2,543.47 and 1,320.77 is: 1,820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.65 : 2,543.47 = 1,320.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.65/2,543.47 = 1,320.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.65x = 2,543.47 × 1,320.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.65x = 3,359,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,341.93/1,845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.14

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