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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.66, 2,547.54 and 1,099.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.66, 2,547.54 and 1,099.83 is: 1,518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.66 : 2,547.54 = 1,099.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.66/2,547.54 = 1,099.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.66x = 2,547.54 × 1,099.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.66x = 2,801,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,860.92/1,845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.08

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