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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.71, 2,547.06 and 1,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.71, 2,547.06 and 1,059.88 is: 1,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.71 : 2,547.06 = 1,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.71/2,547.06 = 1,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.71x = 2,547.06 × 1,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.71x = 2,699,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,577.95/1,845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.62

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