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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.61, 2,548.65 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.61, 2,548.65 and 1,101 is: 1,519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.61 : 2,548.65 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.61/2,548.65 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.61x = 2,548.65 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.61x = 2,806,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,063.65/1,846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.58

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