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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.72, 2,547.45 and 1,183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.72, 2,547.45 and 1,183.41 is: 1,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.72 : 2,547.45 = 1,183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.72/2,547.45 = 1,183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.72x = 2,547.45 × 1,183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.72x = 3,014,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,677.80/1,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.33

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