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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.12, 2,545.36 and 1,136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.12, 2,545.36 and 1,136.54 is: 1,568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.12 : 2,545.36 = 1,136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.12/2,545.36 = 1,136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.12x = 2,545.36 × 1,136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.12x = 2,892,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,906.93/1,844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.72

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