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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.73, 2,551.31 and 1,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.73, 2,551.31 and 1,009.48 is: 1,393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.73 : 2,551.31 = 1,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.73/2,551.31 = 1,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.73x = 2,551.31 × 1,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.73x = 2,575,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,496.42/1,848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.12

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