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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.83, 2,554.10 and 1,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.83, 2,554.10 and 1,011.56 is: 1,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.83 : 2,554.10 = 1,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.83/2,554.10 = 1,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.83x = 2,554.10 × 1,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.83x = 2,583,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,625.40/1,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.93

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