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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.06, 2,766.57 and 1,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.06, 2,766.57 and 1,027.99 is: 1,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.06 : 2,766.57 = 1,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.06/2,766.57 = 1,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.06x = 2,766.57 × 1,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.06x = 2,844,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,006.29/1,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.08

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