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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.06, 2,760.57 and 1,023.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.06, 2,760.57 and 1,023.99 is: 1,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.06 : 2,760.57 = 1,023.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.06/2,760.57 = 1,023.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.06x = 2,760.57 × 1,023.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.06x = 2,826,796.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,796.07/1,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.09

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