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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.22, 2,546.67 and 1,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.22, 2,546.67 and 1,182.82 is: 1,632.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.22 : 2,546.67 = 1,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.22/2,546.67 = 1,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.22x = 2,546.67 × 1,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.22x = 3,012,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,252.21/1,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.46

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