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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.56, 2,542.52 and 1,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.56, 2,542.52 and 1,445.54 is: 1,992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.56 : 2,542.52 = 1,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.56/2,542.52 = 1,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.56x = 2,542.52 × 1,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.56x = 3,675,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,314.36/1,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.52

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