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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.73, 2,546.01 and 1,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.73, 2,546.01 and 1,098.72 is: 1,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.73 : 2,546.01 = 1,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.73/2,546.01 = 1,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.73x = 2,546.01 × 1,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.73x = 2,797,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,352.11/1,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.40

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