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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.76, 2,549.90 and 1,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.76, 2,549.90 and 1,019.76 is: 1,407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.76 : 2,549.90 = 1,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.76/2,549.90 = 1,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.76x = 2,549.90 × 1,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.76x = 2,600,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,286.02/1,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.26

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