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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.83, 2,551.33 and 1,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.83, 2,551.33 and 1,009.55 is: 1,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.83 : 2,551.33 = 1,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.83/2,551.33 = 1,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.83x = 2,551.33 × 1,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.83x = 2,575,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,688.49/1,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.15

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