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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.66, 2,544.18 and 1,047.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.66, 2,544.18 and 1,047.05 is: 1,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.66 : 2,544.18 = 1,047.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.66/2,544.18 = 1,047.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.66x = 2,544.18 × 1,047.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.66x = 2,663,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,883.67/1,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.89

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