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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.97, 2,544.82 and 1,058.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.97, 2,544.82 and 1,058.06 is: 1,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.97 : 2,544.82 = 1,058.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.97/2,544.82 = 1,058.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.97x = 2,544.82 × 1,058.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.97x = 2,692,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,575.97/1,843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.21

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