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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.68, 2,553.60 and 1,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.68, 2,553.60 and 1,283.34 is: 1,771.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.68 : 2,553.60 = 1,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.68/2,553.60 = 1,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.68x = 2,553.60 × 1,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.68x = 3,277,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,137.02/1,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.73

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