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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.96, 2,546.86 and 1,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.96, 2,546.86 and 1,049.22 is: 1,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.96 : 2,546.86 = 1,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.96/2,546.86 = 1,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.96x = 2,546.86 × 1,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.96x = 2,672,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,216.45/1,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.60

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