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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.08, 2,754.12 and 1,290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.08, 2,754.12 and 1,290.70 is: 1,936.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.08 : 2,754.12 = 1,290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.08/2,754.12 = 1,290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.08x = 2,754.12 × 1,290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.08x = 3,554,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,750.97/1,836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.06

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