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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.42, 2,767.02 and 804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.42, 2,767.02 and 804.44 is: 1,206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.42 : 2,767.02 = 804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.42/2,767.02 = 804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.42x = 2,767.02 × 804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.42x = 2,225,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,901.57/1,844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.83

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