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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.59, 2,534.47 and 1,040.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.59, 2,534.47 and 1,040.07 is: 1,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.59 : 2,534.47 = 1,040.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.59/2,534.47 = 1,040.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.59x = 2,534.47 × 1,040.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.59x = 2,636,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,027.51/1,836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.28

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