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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.28, 2,548.49 and 1,101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.28, 2,548.49 and 1,101.07 is: 1,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.28 : 2,548.49 = 1,101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.28/2,548.49 = 1,101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.28x = 2,548.49 × 1,101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.28x = 2,806,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,054.01/1,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.02

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