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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.19, 2,955.96 and 1,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.19, 2,955.96 and 1,844.92 is: 2,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.19 : 2,955.96 = 1,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.19/2,955.96 = 1,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.19x = 2,955.96 × 1,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.19x = 5,453,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,531.59/2,143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.59

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