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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.79, 2,552.70 and 1,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.79, 2,552.70 and 1,010.54 is: 1,394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.79 : 2,552.70 = 1,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.79/2,552.70 = 1,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.79x = 2,552.70 × 1,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.79x = 2,579,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,614.21/1,849.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.54

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