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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.96, 2,774.94 and 1,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.96, 2,774.94 and 1,029.16 is: 1,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.96 : 2,774.94 = 1,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.96/2,774.94 = 1,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.96x = 2,774.94 × 1,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.96x = 2,855,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,857.25/1,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.74

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