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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.48, 2,544.04 and 1,057.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.48, 2,544.04 and 1,057.47 is: 1,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.48 : 2,544.04 = 1,057.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.48/2,544.04 = 1,057.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.48x = 2,544.04 × 1,057.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.48x = 2,690,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,245.98/1,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.33

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