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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.14, 2,544.86 and 1,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.14, 2,544.86 and 1,182.06 is: 1,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.14 : 2,544.86 = 1,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.14/2,544.86 = 1,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.14x = 2,544.86 × 1,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.14x = 3,008,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,163.97/1,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.32

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