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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.14, 2,544.73 and 1,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.14, 2,544.73 and 1,087.90 is: 1,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.14 : 2,544.73 = 1,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.14/2,544.73 = 1,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.14x = 2,544.73 × 1,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.14x = 2,768,412.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,412.23/1,844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.20

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