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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.74, 2,552.85 and 1,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.74, 2,552.85 and 1,063.86 is: 1,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.74 : 2,552.85 = 1,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.74/2,552.85 = 1,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.74x = 2,552.85 × 1,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.74x = 2,715,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,875.00/1,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.25

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