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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836, 2,533.84 and 1,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836, 2,533.84 and 1,008.16 is: 1,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836 : 2,533.84 = 1,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836/2,533.84 = 1,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836x = 2,533.84 × 1,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836x = 2,554,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,516.13/1,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.35

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