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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.45, 2,549.72 and 1,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.45, 2,549.72 and 1,061.48 is: 1,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.45 : 2,549.72 = 1,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.45/2,549.72 = 1,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.45x = 2,549.72 × 1,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.45x = 2,706,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,476.79/1,847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.98

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