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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.53, 2,552.44 and 1,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.53, 2,552.44 and 1,783.34 is: 2,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.53 : 2,552.44 = 1,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.53/2,552.44 = 1,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.53x = 2,552.44 × 1,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.53x = 4,551,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,866.21/1,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.09

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