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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.65, 2,544.15 and 1,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.65, 2,544.15 and 1,004.36 is: 1,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.65 : 2,544.15 = 1,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.65/2,544.15 = 1,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.65x = 2,544.15 × 1,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.65x = 2,555,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,229.77/1,843.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.96

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