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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.10, 2,544.70 and 1,057.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.10, 2,544.70 and 1,057.98 is: 1,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.10 : 2,544.70 = 1,057.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.10/2,544.70 = 1,057.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.10x = 2,544.70 × 1,057.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.10x = 2,692,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,241.71/1,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.92

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