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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.62, 2,766.92 and 1,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.62, 2,766.92 and 1,065.80 is: 1,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.62 : 2,766.92 = 1,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.62/2,766.92 = 1,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.62x = 2,766.92 × 1,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.62x = 2,948,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,983.34/1,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.69

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