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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.84, 2,551.38 and 1,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.84, 2,551.38 and 1,009.57 is: 1,393.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.84 : 2,551.38 = 1,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.84/2,551.38 = 1,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.84x = 2,551.38 × 1,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.84x = 2,575,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,796.67/1,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.19

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