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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.70, 2,548.93 and 1,148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.70, 2,548.93 and 1,148.86 is: 1,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.70 : 2,548.93 = 1,148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.70/2,548.93 = 1,148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.70x = 2,548.93 × 1,148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.70x = 2,928,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,363.72/1,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.01

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