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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.76, 2,546.92 and 1,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.76, 2,546.92 and 1,060.08 is: 1,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.76 : 2,546.92 = 1,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.76/2,546.92 = 1,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.76x = 2,546.92 × 1,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.76x = 2,699,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,938.95/1,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.78

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