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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.40, 2,764.98 and 1,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.40, 2,764.98 and 1,022.52 is: 1,532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.40 : 2,764.98 = 1,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.40/2,764.98 = 1,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.40x = 2,764.98 × 1,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.40x = 2,827,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,247.35/1,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.88

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