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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.84, 2,547.06 and 1,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.84, 2,547.06 and 1,147.16 is: 1,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.84 : 2,547.06 = 1,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.84/2,547.06 = 1,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.84x = 2,547.06 × 1,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.84x = 2,921,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,885.35/1,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.82

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