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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.98, 2,548.89 and 1,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.98, 2,548.89 and 1,060.98 is: 1,464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.98 : 2,548.89 = 1,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.98/2,548.89 = 1,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.98x = 2,548.89 × 1,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.98x = 2,704,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,321.31/1,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.19

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