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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.16, 2,546.55 and 1,059.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.16, 2,546.55 and 1,059.19 is: 1,461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.16 : 2,546.55 = 1,059.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.16/2,546.55 = 1,059.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.16x = 2,546.55 × 1,059.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.16x = 2,697,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,273.93/1,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.81

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