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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.34, 2,552 and 1,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.34, 2,552 and 1,010.02 is: 1,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.34 : 2,552 = 1,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.34/2,552 = 1,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.34x = 2,552 × 1,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.34x = 2,577,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,571.04/1,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.78

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