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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.13, 2,548.10 and 1,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.13, 2,548.10 and 1,060.70 is: 1,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.13 : 2,548.10 = 1,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.13/2,548.10 = 1,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.13x = 2,548.10 × 1,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.13x = 2,702,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,751.63/1,847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.22

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