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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.61, 2,545.64 and 1,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.61, 2,545.64 and 1,047.92 is: 1,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.61 : 2,545.64 = 1,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.61/2,545.64 = 1,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.61x = 2,545.64 × 1,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.61x = 2,667,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,628.19/1,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.17

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