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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.98, 2,547.50 and 1,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.98, 2,547.50 and 1,059.97 is: 1,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.98 : 2,547.50 = 1,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.98/2,547.50 = 1,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.98x = 2,547.50 × 1,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.98x = 2,700,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,273.58/1,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.79

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