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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.37, 2,549.33 and 1,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.37, 2,549.33 and 1,008.11 is: 1,391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.37 : 2,549.33 = 1,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.37/2,549.33 = 1,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.37x = 2,549.33 × 1,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.37x = 2,569,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,987.28/1,847.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.16

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