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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.96, 2,544.40 and 1,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.96, 2,544.40 and 1,314.22 is: 1,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.96 : 2,544.40 = 1,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.96/2,544.40 = 1,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.96x = 2,544.40 × 1,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.96x = 3,343,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,901.37/1,843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.43

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