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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.87, 2,533.96 and 1,090.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.87, 2,533.96 and 1,090.35 is: 1,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.87 : 2,533.96 = 1,090.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.87/2,533.96 = 1,090.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.87x = 2,533.96 × 1,090.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.87x = 2,762,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,898.02/1,835.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.96

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