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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.08, 2,548.98 and 1,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.08, 2,548.98 and 1,019.08 is: 1,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.08 : 2,548.98 = 1,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.08/2,548.98 = 1,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.08x = 2,548.98 × 1,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.08x = 2,597,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,614.54/1,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.34

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