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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.53, 2,848.44 and 1,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.53, 2,848.44 and 1,650.96 is: 2,486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.53 : 2,848.44 = 1,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.53/2,848.44 = 1,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.53x = 2,848.44 × 1,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.53x = 4,702,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,660.50/1,891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.17

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