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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.85, 2,545.88 and 1,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.85, 2,545.88 and 1,005.55 is: 1,387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.85 : 2,545.88 = 1,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.85/2,545.88 = 1,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.85x = 2,545.88 × 1,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.85x = 2,559,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,998.24/1,844.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.64

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