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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.29, 2,544.21 and 1,180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.29, 2,544.21 and 1,180.71 is: 1,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.29 : 2,544.21 = 1,180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.29/2,544.21 = 1,180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.29x = 2,544.21 × 1,180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.29x = 3,003,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,974.19/1,843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.68

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