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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.86, 2,544.36 and 1,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.86, 2,544.36 and 1,098.06 is: 1,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.86 : 2,544.36 = 1,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.86/2,544.36 = 1,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.86x = 2,544.36 × 1,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.86x = 2,793,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,859.94/1,843.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.22

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