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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.84, 2,546.02 and 1,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.84, 2,546.02 and 1,059.14 is: 1,461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.84 : 2,546.02 = 1,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.84/2,546.02 = 1,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.84x = 2,546.02 × 1,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.84x = 2,696,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,591.62/1,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.69

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