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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.58, 2,549.66 and 1,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.58, 2,549.66 and 1,008.29 is: 1,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.58 : 2,549.66 = 1,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.58/2,549.66 = 1,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.58x = 2,549.66 × 1,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.58x = 2,570,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,783.93/1,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.43

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