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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.98, 2,548.88 and 1,060.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.98, 2,548.88 and 1,060.97 is: 1,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.98 : 2,548.88 = 1,060.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.98/2,548.88 = 1,060.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.98x = 2,548.88 × 1,060.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.98x = 2,704,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,267.16/1,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.16

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