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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.53, 2,546.87 and 1,099.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.53, 2,546.87 and 1,099.63 is: 1,517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.53 : 2,546.87 = 1,099.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.53/2,546.87 = 1,099.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.53x = 2,546.87 × 1,099.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.53x = 2,800,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,614.66/1,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.51

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