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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.45, 2,552.46 and 1,052.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.45, 2,552.46 and 1,052.97 is: 1,453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.45 : 2,552.46 = 1,052.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.45/2,552.46 = 1,052.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.45x = 2,552.46 × 1,052.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.45x = 2,687,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,658.18/1,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.22

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