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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.70, 2,544.29 and 1,058.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.70, 2,544.29 and 1,058.19 is: 1,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.70 : 2,544.29 = 1,058.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.70/2,544.29 = 1,058.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.70x = 2,544.29 × 1,058.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.70x = 2,692,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,336.94/1,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.29

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