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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.52, 2,769.09 and 1,269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.52, 2,769.09 and 1,269.34 is: 1,904.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.52 : 2,769.09 = 1,269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.52/2,769.09 = 1,269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.52x = 2,769.09 × 1,269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.52x = 3,514,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,916.70/1,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.57

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