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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.47, 2,543.97 and 1,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.47, 2,543.97 and 1,284.94 is: 1,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.47 : 2,543.97 = 1,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.47/2,543.97 = 1,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.47x = 2,543.97 × 1,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.47x = 3,268,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,848.81/1,844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.24

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