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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.39, 2,545.78 and 1,098.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.39, 2,545.78 and 1,098.93 is: 1,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.39 : 2,545.78 = 1,098.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.39/2,545.78 = 1,098.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.39x = 2,545.78 × 1,098.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.39x = 2,797,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,634.02/1,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.01

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