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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.51, 2,553.74 and 1,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.51, 2,553.74 and 1,104.33 is: 1,523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.51 : 2,553.74 = 1,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.51/2,553.74 = 1,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.51x = 2,553.74 × 1,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.51x = 2,820,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,160.74/1,850.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.99

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