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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.99, 2,547.48 and 1,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.99, 2,547.48 and 1,100.28 is: 1,518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.99 : 2,547.48 = 1,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.99/2,547.48 = 1,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.99x = 2,547.48 × 1,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.99x = 2,802,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,945.69/1,845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.40

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