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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.06, 2,544.70 and 1,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.06, 2,544.70 and 1,098.08 is: 1,515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.06 : 2,544.70 = 1,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.06/2,544.70 = 1,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.06x = 2,544.70 × 1,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.06x = 2,794,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,284.18/1,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.29

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