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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.57, 2,545.59 and 1,058.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.57, 2,545.59 and 1,058.77 is: 1,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.57 : 2,545.59 = 1,058.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.57/2,545.59 = 1,058.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.57x = 2,545.59 × 1,058.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.57x = 2,695,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,194.32/1,844.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.15

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