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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.95, 2,552.94 and 1,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.95, 2,552.94 and 1,010.66 is: 1,394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.95 : 2,552.94 = 1,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.95/2,552.94 = 1,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.95x = 2,552.94 × 1,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.95x = 2,580,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,154.34/1,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.72

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