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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.59, 2,552.49 and 1,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.59, 2,552.49 and 1,104.12 is: 1,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.59 : 2,552.49 = 1,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.59/2,552.49 = 1,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.59x = 2,552.49 × 1,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.59x = 2,818,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,255.26/1,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.72

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