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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.54, 2,552.28 and 1,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.54, 2,552.28 and 1,010.28 is: 1,394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.54 : 2,552.28 = 1,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.54/2,552.28 = 1,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.54x = 2,552.28 × 1,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.54x = 2,578,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,517.44/1,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.14

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