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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.54, 2,552.36 and 1,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.54, 2,552.36 and 1,010.25 is: 1,394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.54 : 2,552.36 = 1,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.54/2,552.36 = 1,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.54x = 2,552.36 × 1,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.54x = 2,578,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,511.52/1,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.13

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