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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.68, 2,549.82 and 1,050.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.68, 2,549.82 and 1,050.97 is: 1,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.68 : 2,549.82 = 1,050.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.68/2,549.82 = 1,050.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.68x = 2,549.82 × 1,050.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.68x = 2,679,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,784.33/1,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.35

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