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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.70, 2,552.59 and 1,010.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.70, 2,552.59 and 1,010.39 is: 1,394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.70 : 2,552.59 = 1,010.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.70/2,552.59 = 1,010.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.70x = 2,552.59 × 1,010.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.70x = 2,579,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,098.65/1,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.34

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