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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.99, 2,550.24 and 1,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.99, 2,550.24 and 1,008.71 is: 1,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.99 : 2,550.24 = 1,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.99/2,550.24 = 1,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.99x = 2,550.24 × 1,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.99x = 2,572,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,461.86/1,847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.03

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