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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.11, 2,550.60 and 1,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.11, 2,550.60 and 1,406.04 is: 1,939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.11 : 2,550.60 = 1,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.11/2,550.60 = 1,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.11x = 2,550.60 × 1,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.11x = 3,586,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,245.62/1,849.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.44

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