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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.95, 2,547.59 and 1,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.95, 2,547.59 and 1,060.11 is: 1,463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.95 : 2,547.59 = 1,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.95/2,547.59 = 1,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.95x = 2,547.59 × 1,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.95x = 2,700,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,720.33/1,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.06

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