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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.48, 2,552.20 and 1,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.48, 2,552.20 and 1,103.26 is: 1,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.48 : 2,552.20 = 1,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.48/2,552.20 = 1,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.48x = 2,552.20 × 1,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.48x = 2,815,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,740.17/1,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.45

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