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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.33, 2,552.03 and 1,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.33, 2,552.03 and 1,010.06 is: 1,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.33 : 2,552.03 = 1,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.33/2,552.03 = 1,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.33x = 2,552.03 × 1,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.33x = 2,577,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,690.66/1,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.85

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