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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.02, 2,542.14 and 1,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.02, 2,542.14 and 1,319.14 is: 1,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.02 : 2,542.14 = 1,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.02/2,542.14 = 1,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.02x = 2,542.14 × 1,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.02x = 3,353,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,438.56/1,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.55

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