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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.98, 2,546.84 and 1,099.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.98, 2,546.84 and 1,099.83 is: 1,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.98 : 2,546.84 = 1,099.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.98/2,546.84 = 1,099.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.98x = 2,546.84 × 1,099.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.98x = 2,801,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,103.34/1,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.41

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