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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.36, 2,754.72 and 537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.36, 2,754.72 and 537.75 is: 806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.36 : 2,754.72 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.36/2,754.72 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.36x = 2,754.72 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.36x = 1,481,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,350.68/1,836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.68

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