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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.39, 2,550.76 and 1,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.39, 2,550.76 and 1,009.09 is: 1,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.39 : 2,550.76 = 1,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.39/2,550.76 = 1,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.39x = 2,550.76 × 1,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.39x = 2,573,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,939.90/1,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.53

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