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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.66, 2,545.41 and 1,098.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.66, 2,545.41 and 1,098.65 is: 1,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.66 : 2,545.41 = 1,098.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.66/2,545.41 = 1,098.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.66x = 2,545.41 × 1,098.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.66x = 2,796,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,514.70/1,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.01

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