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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.16, 2,544.66 and 1,058.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.16, 2,544.66 and 1,058.22 is: 1,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.16 : 2,544.66 = 1,058.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.16/2,544.66 = 1,058.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.16x = 2,544.66 × 1,058.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.16x = 2,692,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,810.11/1,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.18

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