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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.41, 2,546.60 and 1,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.41, 2,546.60 and 1,006.10 is: 1,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.41 : 2,546.60 = 1,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.41/2,546.60 = 1,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.41x = 2,546.60 × 1,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.41x = 2,562,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,126.05/1,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.38

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