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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.76, 2,552.56 and 1,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.76, 2,552.56 and 1,103.71 is: 1,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.76 : 2,552.56 = 1,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.76/2,552.56 = 1,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.76x = 2,552.56 × 1,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.76x = 2,817,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,298.62/1,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.06

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