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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.89, 2,544.93 and 1,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.89, 2,544.93 and 1,058.46 is: 1,460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.89 : 2,544.93 = 1,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.89/2,544.93 = 1,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.89x = 2,544.93 × 1,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.89x = 2,693,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,706.61/1,843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.88

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