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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.81, 2,552.74 and 1,064.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.81, 2,552.74 and 1,064.01 is: 1,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.81 : 2,552.74 = 1,064.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.81/2,552.74 = 1,064.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.81x = 2,552.74 × 1,064.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.81x = 2,716,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,140.89/1,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.34

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