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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.72, 2,549.64 and 1,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.72, 2,549.64 and 1,051.04 is: 1,450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.72 : 2,549.64 = 1,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.72/2,549.64 = 1,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.72x = 2,549.64 × 1,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.72x = 2,679,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,773.63/1,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.31

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