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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.75, 2,546.58 and 1,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.75, 2,546.58 and 1,099.35 is: 1,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.75 : 2,546.58 = 1,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.75/2,546.58 = 1,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.75x = 2,546.58 × 1,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.75x = 2,799,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,582.72/1,845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.77

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