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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.34, 2,552.28 and 1,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.34, 2,552.28 and 1,063.64 is: 1,467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.34 : 2,552.28 = 1,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.34/2,552.28 = 1,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.34x = 2,552.28 × 1,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.34x = 2,714,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,707.10/1,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.93

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