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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.30, 2,551.43 and 1,220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.30, 2,551.43 and 1,220.14 is: 1,683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.30 : 2,551.43 = 1,220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.30/2,551.43 = 1,220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.30x = 2,551.43 × 1,220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.30x = 3,113,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,101.80/1,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.39

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