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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.99, 2,553.02 and 1,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.99, 2,553.02 and 1,010.73 is: 1,394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.99 : 2,553.02 = 1,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.99/2,553.02 = 1,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.99x = 2,553.02 × 1,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.99x = 2,580,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,407.85/1,849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.82

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