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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.45, 3,630.59 and 1,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.45, 3,630.59 and 1,844.56 is: 2,546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.45 : 3,630.59 = 1,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.45/3,630.59 = 1,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.45x = 3,630.59 × 1,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.45x = 6,696,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,841.09/2,629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.86

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