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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.43, 2,551.93 and 1,063.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.43, 2,551.93 and 1,063.32 is: 1,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.43 : 2,551.93 = 1,063.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.43/2,551.93 = 1,063.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.43x = 2,551.93 × 1,063.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.43x = 2,713,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,518.21/1,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.22

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