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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.61, 2,545.02 and 1,136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.61, 2,545.02 and 1,136.57 is: 1,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.61 : 2,545.02 = 1,136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.61/2,545.02 = 1,136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.61x = 2,545.02 × 1,136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.61x = 2,892,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,579.74/1,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.13

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