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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.82, 2,546.19 and 1,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.82, 2,546.19 and 1,059.35 is: 1,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.82 : 2,546.19 = 1,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.82/2,546.19 = 1,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.82x = 2,546.19 × 1,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.82x = 2,697,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,293.65/1,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.09

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