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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.55, 2,534.52 and 1,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.55, 2,534.52 and 1,173.34 is: 1,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.55 : 2,534.52 = 1,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.55/2,534.52 = 1,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.55x = 2,534.52 × 1,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.55x = 2,973,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,853.70/1,836.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.26

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