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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.93, 2,547.39 and 1,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.93, 2,547.39 and 1,017.93 is: 1,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.93 : 2,547.39 = 1,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.93/2,547.39 = 1,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.93x = 2,547.39 × 1,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.93x = 2,593,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,064.70/1,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.75

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