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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.69, 2,546.81 and 1,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.69, 2,546.81 and 1,183.44 is: 1,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.69 : 2,546.81 = 1,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.69/2,546.81 = 1,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.69x = 2,546.81 × 1,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.69x = 3,014,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,004.90/1,845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.99

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