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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.94, 2,549.34 and 1,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.94, 2,549.34 and 1,061.51 is: 1,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.94 : 2,549.34 = 1,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.94/2,549.34 = 1,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.94x = 2,549.34 × 1,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.94x = 2,706,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,137.16/1,846.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.20

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