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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.82, 2,544.90 and 1,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.82, 2,544.90 and 1,181.24 is: 1,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.82 : 2,544.90 = 1,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.82/2,544.90 = 1,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.82x = 2,544.90 × 1,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.82x = 3,006,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,137.68/1,843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.39

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