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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.05, 2,548.78 and 1,060.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.05, 2,548.78 and 1,060.95 is: 1,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.05 : 2,548.78 = 1,060.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.05/2,548.78 = 1,060.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.05x = 2,548.78 × 1,060.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.05x = 2,704,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,128.14/1,847.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.03

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