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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.56, 2,546.79 and 1,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.56, 2,546.79 and 1,059.59 is: 1,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.56 : 2,546.79 = 1,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.56/2,546.79 = 1,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.56x = 2,546.79 × 1,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.56x = 2,698,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,553.22/1,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.19

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