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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.70, 2,551.63 and 1,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.70, 2,551.63 and 1,252.22 is: 1,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.70 : 2,551.63 = 1,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.70/2,551.63 = 1,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.70x = 2,551.63 × 1,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.70x = 3,195,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,183.10/1,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.41

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