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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.53, 2,545.49 and 1,098.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.53, 2,545.49 and 1,098.63 is: 1,516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.53 : 2,545.49 = 1,098.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.53/2,545.49 = 1,098.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.53x = 2,545.49 × 1,098.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.53x = 2,796,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,554.43/1,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.14

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