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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.49, 2,533.72 and 1,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.49, 2,533.72 and 1,173.73 is: 1,619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.49 : 2,533.72 = 1,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.49/2,533.72 = 1,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.49x = 2,533.72 × 1,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.49x = 2,973,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,896.11/1,836.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.34

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