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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.57, 2,546.79 and 1,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.57, 2,546.79 and 1,059.56 is: 1,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.57 : 2,546.79 = 1,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.57/2,546.79 = 1,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.57x = 2,546.79 × 1,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.57x = 2,698,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,476.81/1,845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.14

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