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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.93, 2,545.80 and 1,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.93, 2,545.80 and 1,098.92 is: 1,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.93 : 2,545.80 = 1,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.93/2,545.80 = 1,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.93x = 2,545.80 × 1,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.93x = 2,797,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,617.81/1,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.39

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