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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.10, 2,544.87 and 1,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.10, 2,544.87 and 1,058.20 is: 1,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.10 : 2,544.87 = 1,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.10/2,544.87 = 1,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.10x = 2,544.87 × 1,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.10x = 2,692,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,981.43/1,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.32

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