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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.46, 2,549.48 and 1,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.46, 2,549.48 and 1,008.13 is: 1,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.46 : 2,549.48 = 1,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.46/2,549.48 = 1,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.46x = 2,549.48 × 1,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.46x = 2,570,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,216.60/1,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.22

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