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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.92, 2,544.68 and 1,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.92, 2,544.68 and 1,098.30 is: 1,514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.92 : 2,544.68 = 1,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.92/2,544.68 = 1,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.92x = 2,544.68 × 1,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.92x = 2,794,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,809.32/1,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.87

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