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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.53, 2,548.83 and 1,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.53, 2,548.83 and 1,101.32 is: 1,519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.53 : 2,548.83 = 1,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.53/2,548.83 = 1,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.53x = 2,548.83 × 1,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.53x = 2,807,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,077.46/1,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.37

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