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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.69, 2,545.64 and 1,005.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.69, 2,545.64 and 1,005.38 is: 1,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.69 : 2,545.64 = 1,005.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.69/2,545.64 = 1,005.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.69x = 2,545.64 × 1,005.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.69x = 2,559,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,317.79/1,844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.40

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