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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849, 2,551.58 and 1,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849, 2,551.58 and 1,063.02 is: 1,466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849 : 2,551.58 = 1,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849/2,551.58 = 1,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849x = 2,551.58 × 1,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849x = 2,712,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,380.57/1,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.94

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