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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.07, 2,552.82 and 1,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.07, 2,552.82 and 1,063.97 is: 1,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.07 : 2,552.82 = 1,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.07/2,552.82 = 1,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.07x = 2,552.82 × 1,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.07x = 2,716,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,116.71/1,850.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.11

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