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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.46, 2,552.34 and 1,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.46, 2,552.34 and 1,063.51 is: 1,467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.46 : 2,552.34 = 1,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.46/2,552.34 = 1,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.46x = 2,552.34 × 1,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.46x = 2,714,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,440.76/1,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.69

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