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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.69, 2,544.31 and 1,046.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.69, 2,544.31 and 1,046.99 is: 1,444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.69 : 2,544.31 = 1,046.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.69/2,544.31 = 1,046.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.69x = 2,544.31 × 1,046.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.69x = 2,663,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,849.17/1,843.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.85

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