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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.84, 2,507.85 and 1,188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.84, 2,507.85 and 1,188.15 is: 1,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.84 : 2,507.85 = 1,188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.84/2,507.85 = 1,188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.84x = 2,507.85 × 1,188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.84x = 2,979,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,701.98/1,817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.15

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