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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.83, 2,552.35 and 1,103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.83, 2,552.35 and 1,103.65 is: 1,522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.83 : 2,552.35 = 1,103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.83/2,552.35 = 1,103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.83x = 2,552.35 × 1,103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.83x = 2,816,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,885.56/1,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.78

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