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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.13, 2,751.20 and 535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.13, 2,751.20 and 535.61 is: 803.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.13 : 2,751.20 = 535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.13/2,751.20 = 535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.13x = 2,751.20 × 535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.13x = 1,473,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,553.80/1,834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.41

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