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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.13, 2,776.67 and 1,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.13, 2,776.67 and 1,225.38 is: 1,840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.13 : 2,776.67 = 1,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.13/2,776.67 = 1,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.13x = 2,776.67 × 1,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.13x = 3,402,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,475.88/1,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.04

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