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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.08, 2,544.69 and 1,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.08, 2,544.69 and 1,058.02 is: 1,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.08 : 2,544.69 = 1,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.08/2,544.69 = 1,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.08x = 2,544.69 × 1,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.08x = 2,692,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,332.91/1,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.99

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