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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.44, 2,552.26 and 1,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.44, 2,552.26 and 1,093.16 is: 1,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.44 : 2,552.26 = 1,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.44/2,552.26 = 1,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.44x = 2,552.26 × 1,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.44x = 2,790,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,028.54/1,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.58

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