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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.48, 2,548.91 and 1,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.48, 2,548.91 and 1,101.33 is: 1,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.48 : 2,548.91 = 1,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.48/2,548.91 = 1,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.48x = 2,548.91 × 1,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.48x = 2,807,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,185.54/1,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.47

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