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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.66, 2,551.20 and 1,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.66, 2,551.20 and 1,009.40 is: 1,393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.66 : 2,551.20 = 1,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.66/2,551.20 = 1,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.66x = 2,551.20 × 1,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.66x = 2,575,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,181.28/1,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.00

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