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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.74, 2,780.52 and 1,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.74, 2,780.52 and 1,031.49 is: 1,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.74 : 2,780.52 = 1,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.74/2,780.52 = 1,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.74x = 2,780.52 × 1,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.74x = 2,868,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,078.57/1,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.18

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