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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.55, 2,549.47 and 1,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.55, 2,549.47 and 1,061.45 is: 1,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.55 : 2,549.47 = 1,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.55/2,549.47 = 1,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.55x = 2,549.47 × 1,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.55x = 2,706,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,134.93/1,847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.72

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