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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.38, 2,764.73 and 1,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.38, 2,764.73 and 1,023.02 is: 1,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.38 : 2,764.73 = 1,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.38/2,764.73 = 1,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.38x = 2,764.73 × 1,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.38x = 2,828,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,374.08/1,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.51

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