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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.71, 2,552.95 and 1,104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.71, 2,552.95 and 1,104.31 is: 1,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.71 : 2,552.95 = 1,104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.71/2,552.95 = 1,104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.71x = 2,552.95 × 1,104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.71x = 2,819,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,252.79/1,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.16

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