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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.16, 2,750.91 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.16, 2,750.91 and 535.32 is: 802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.16 : 2,750.91 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.16/2,750.91 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.16x = 2,750.91 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.16x = 1,472,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,617.14/1,834.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.89

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