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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.04, 2,753.34 and 958.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.04, 2,753.34 and 958.27 is: 1,437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.04 : 2,753.34 = 958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.04/2,753.34 = 958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.04x = 2,753.34 × 958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.04x = 2,638,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,443.12/1,836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.03

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