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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.18, 2,546.64 and 1,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.18, 2,546.64 and 1,089.18 is: 1,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.18 : 2,546.64 = 1,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.18/2,546.64 = 1,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.18x = 2,546.64 × 1,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.18x = 2,773,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,749.36/1,845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.24

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