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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.52, 2,551.83 and 1,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.52, 2,551.83 and 1,063.82 is: 1,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.52 : 2,551.83 = 1,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.52/2,551.83 = 1,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.52x = 2,551.83 × 1,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.52x = 2,714,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,687.79/1,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.78

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