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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.44, 2,552.40 and 1,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.44, 2,552.40 and 1,177.14 is: 1,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.44 : 2,552.40 = 1,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.44/2,552.40 = 1,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.44x = 2,552.40 × 1,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.44x = 3,004,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,532.14/1,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.56

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