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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.26, 2,551.90 and 1,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.26, 2,551.90 and 1,009.96 is: 1,393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.26 : 2,551.90 = 1,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.26/2,551.90 = 1,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.26x = 2,551.90 × 1,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.26x = 2,577,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,316.92/1,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.70

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