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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.83, 2,544.72 and 1,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.83, 2,544.72 and 1,098.28 is: 1,514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.83 : 2,544.72 = 1,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.83/2,544.72 = 1,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.83x = 2,544.72 × 1,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.83x = 2,794,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,815.08/1,844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.94

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