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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.44, 2,545.33 and 1,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.44, 2,545.33 and 1,016.44 is: 1,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.44 : 2,545.33 = 1,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.44/2,545.33 = 1,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.44x = 2,545.33 × 1,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.44x = 2,587,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,166.32/1,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.69

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