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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.34, 2,531.70 and 1,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.34, 2,531.70 and 1,171.14 is: 1,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.34 : 2,531.70 = 1,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.34/2,531.70 = 1,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.34x = 2,531.70 × 1,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.34x = 2,964,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,975.14/1,835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.49

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