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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.69, 2,552.59 and 1,010.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.69, 2,552.59 and 1,010.37 is: 1,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.69 : 2,552.59 = 1,010.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.69/2,552.59 = 1,010.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.69x = 2,552.59 × 1,010.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.69x = 2,579,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,060.36/1,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.32

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