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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.01, 2,544.73 and 1,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.01, 2,544.73 and 1,004.71 is: 1,386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.01 : 2,544.73 = 1,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.01/2,544.73 = 1,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.01x = 2,544.73 × 1,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.01x = 2,556,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,715.68/1,844.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.50

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