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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.51, 2,549.49 and 1,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.51, 2,549.49 and 1,008.20 is: 1,391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.51 : 2,549.49 = 1,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.51/2,549.49 = 1,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.51x = 2,549.49 × 1,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.51x = 2,570,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,383.07/1,847.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.27

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