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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.47, 2,546.84 and 1,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.47, 2,546.84 and 1,059.77 is: 1,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.47 : 2,546.84 = 1,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.47/2,546.84 = 1,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.47x = 2,546.84 × 1,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.47x = 2,699,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,073.64/1,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.54

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