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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.73, 2,545.74 and 1,099.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.73, 2,545.74 and 1,099.07 is: 1,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.73 : 2,545.74 = 1,099.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.73/2,545.74 = 1,099.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.73x = 2,545.74 × 1,099.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.73x = 2,797,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,933.73/1,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.72

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