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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.60, 2,552.80 and 1,187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.60, 2,552.80 and 1,187.29 is: 1,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.60 : 2,552.80 = 1,187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.60/2,552.80 = 1,187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.60x = 2,552.80 × 1,187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.60x = 3,030,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,901.15/1,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.68

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