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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.04, 2,544.26 and 1,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.04, 2,544.26 and 1,057.80 is: 1,459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.04 : 2,544.26 = 1,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.04/2,544.26 = 1,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.04x = 2,544.26 × 1,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.04x = 2,691,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,318.23/1,844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.47

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