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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.62, 2,545.60 and 1,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.62, 2,545.60 and 1,016.62 is: 1,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.62 : 2,545.60 = 1,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.62/2,545.60 = 1,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.62x = 2,545.60 × 1,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.62x = 2,587,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,907.87/1,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.95

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