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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.08, 2,766.72 and 1,064.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.08, 2,766.72 and 1,064.99 is: 1,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.08 : 2,766.72 = 1,064.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.08/2,766.72 = 1,064.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.08x = 2,766.72 × 1,064.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.08x = 2,946,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,529.13/1,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.83

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