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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.92, 2,552.94 and 1,103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.92, 2,552.94 and 1,103.94 is: 1,523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.92 : 2,552.94 = 1,103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.92/2,552.94 = 1,103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.92x = 2,552.94 × 1,103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.92x = 2,818,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,292.58/1,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.47

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