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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.68, 2,544.24 and 1,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.68, 2,544.24 and 1,057.64 is: 1,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.68 : 2,544.24 = 1,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.68/2,544.24 = 1,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.68x = 2,544.24 × 1,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.68x = 2,690,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,889.99/1,843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.52

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