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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.22, 2,544.57 and 1,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.22, 2,544.57 and 1,047.36 is: 1,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.22 : 2,544.57 = 1,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.22/2,544.57 = 1,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.22x = 2,544.57 × 1,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.22x = 2,665,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,080.84/1,844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.10

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