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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.82, 2,546.68 and 1,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.82, 2,546.68 and 1,099.40 is: 1,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.82 : 2,546.68 = 1,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.82/2,546.68 = 1,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.82x = 2,546.68 × 1,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.82x = 2,799,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,819.99/1,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.84

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