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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.94, 3,121.50 and 1,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.94, 3,121.50 and 1,843.40 is: 2,541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.94 : 3,121.50 = 1,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.94/3,121.50 = 1,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.94x = 3,121.50 × 1,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.94x = 5,754,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,173.10/2,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.66

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