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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.39, 2,544.40 and 1,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.39, 2,544.40 and 1,097.93 is: 1,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.39 : 2,544.40 = 1,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.39/2,544.40 = 1,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.39x = 2,544.40 × 1,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.39x = 2,793,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,573.09/1,844.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.63

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