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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.83, 2,552.71 and 1,010.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.83, 2,552.71 and 1,010.55 is: 1,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.83 : 2,552.71 = 1,010.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.83/2,552.71 = 1,010.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.83x = 2,552.71 × 1,010.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.83x = 2,579,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,641.09/1,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.53

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