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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.61, 2,548.81 and 1,474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.61, 2,548.81 and 1,474.65 is: 2,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.61 : 2,548.81 = 1,474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.61/2,548.81 = 1,474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.61x = 2,548.81 × 1,474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.61x = 3,758,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,602.67/1,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.61

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