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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.13, 2,545.73 and 1,214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.13, 2,545.73 and 1,214.67 is: 1,676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.13 : 2,545.73 = 1,214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.13/2,545.73 = 1,214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.13x = 2,545.73 × 1,214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.13x = 3,092,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,221.86/1,844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.79

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