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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.37, 2,546.76 and 1,059.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.37, 2,546.76 and 1,059.57 is: 1,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.37 : 2,546.76 = 1,059.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.37/2,546.76 = 1,059.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.37x = 2,546.76 × 1,059.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.37x = 2,698,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,455.11/1,845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.29

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