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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.63, 2,552.58 and 1,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.63, 2,552.58 and 1,063.93 is: 1,468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.63 : 2,552.58 = 1,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.63/2,552.58 = 1,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.63x = 2,552.58 × 1,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.63x = 2,715,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,766.44/1,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.28

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