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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.46, 2,551.76 and 1,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.46, 2,551.76 and 1,103.08 is: 1,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.46 : 2,551.76 = 1,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.46/2,551.76 = 1,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.46x = 2,551.76 × 1,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.46x = 2,814,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,795.42/1,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.96

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