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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.60, 2,544.89 and 1,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.60, 2,544.89 and 1,058.20 is: 1,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.60 : 2,544.89 = 1,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.60/2,544.89 = 1,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.60x = 2,544.89 × 1,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.60x = 2,692,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,990.94/1,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.94

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