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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.04, 2,545.10 and 1,087.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.04, 2,545.10 and 1,087.77 is: 1,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.04 : 2,545.10 = 1,087.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.04/2,545.10 = 1,087.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.04x = 2,545.10 × 1,087.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.04x = 2,768,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,497.73/1,844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.32

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