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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.31, 2,751.94 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.31, 2,751.94 and 535.78 is: 803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.31 : 2,751.94 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.31/2,751.94 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.31x = 2,751.94 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.31x = 1,474,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,438.52/1,834.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.81

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