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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.39, 2,546.68 and 1,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.39, 2,546.68 and 1,006.14 is: 1,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.39 : 2,546.68 = 1,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.39/2,546.68 = 1,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.39x = 2,546.68 × 1,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.39x = 2,562,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,316.62/1,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.50

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