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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.10, 2,545.19 and 1,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.10, 2,545.19 and 1,098.32 is: 1,515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.10 : 2,545.19 = 1,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.10/2,545.19 = 1,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.10x = 2,545.19 × 1,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.10x = 2,795,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,414.86/1,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.87

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