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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.14, 2,544.41 and 1,283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.14, 2,544.41 and 1,283.98 is: 1,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.14 : 2,544.41 = 1,283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.14/2,544.41 = 1,283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.14x = 2,544.41 × 1,283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.14x = 3,266,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,971.55/1,844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.54

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