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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.37, 2,546.67 and 1,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.37, 2,546.67 and 1,059.40 is: 1,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.37 : 2,546.67 = 1,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.37/2,546.67 = 1,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.37x = 2,546.67 × 1,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.37x = 2,697,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,942.20/1,845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.01

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