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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.15, 2,541.96 and 1,246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.15, 2,541.96 and 1,246.45 is: 1,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.15 : 2,541.96 = 1,246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.15/2,541.96 = 1,246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.15x = 2,541.96 × 1,246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.15x = 3,168,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,426.04/1,844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.10

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