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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.97, 2,554.02 and 1,380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.97, 2,554.02 and 1,380.45 is: 1,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.97 : 2,554.02 = 1,380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.97/2,554.02 = 1,380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.97x = 2,554.02 × 1,380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.97x = 3,525,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,696.91/1,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.82

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