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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.70, 2,543.94 and 1,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.70, 2,543.94 and 1,215.72 is: 1,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.70 : 2,543.94 = 1,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.70/2,543.94 = 1,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.70x = 2,543.94 × 1,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.70x = 3,092,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,718.74/1,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.54

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