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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.49, 2,660.37 and 1,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.49, 2,660.37 and 1,844.33 is: 2,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.49 : 2,660.37 = 1,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.49/2,660.37 = 1,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.49x = 2,660.37 × 1,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.49x = 4,906,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,607.12/1,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.01

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