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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.78, 2,544.01 and 1,401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.78, 2,544.01 and 1,401.91 is: 1,933.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.78 : 2,544.01 = 1,401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.78/2,544.01 = 1,401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.78x = 2,544.01 × 1,401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.78x = 3,566,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,463.19/1,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.28

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