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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.98, 2,546.12 and 1,058.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.98, 2,546.12 and 1,058.97 is: 1,461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.98 : 2,546.12 = 1,058.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.98/2,546.12 = 1,058.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.98x = 2,546.12 × 1,058.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.98x = 2,696,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,264.70/1,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.41

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