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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.46, 2,549.73 and 1,051.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.46, 2,549.73 and 1,051.09 is: 1,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.46 : 2,549.73 = 1,051.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.46/2,549.73 = 1,051.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.46x = 2,549.73 × 1,051.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.46x = 2,680,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,001.70/1,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.64

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