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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.19, 2,544.99 and 1,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.19, 2,544.99 and 1,004.91 is: 1,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.19 : 2,544.99 = 1,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.19/2,544.99 = 1,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.19x = 2,544.99 × 1,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.19x = 2,557,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,485.90/1,844.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.78

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