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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.74, 2,552.70 and 1,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.74, 2,552.70 and 1,010.48 is: 1,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.74 : 2,552.70 = 1,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.74/2,552.70 = 1,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.74x = 2,552.70 × 1,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.74x = 2,579,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,452.30/1,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.49

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