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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.65, 2,754.97 and 1,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.65, 2,754.97 and 1,291.27 is: 1,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.65 : 2,754.97 = 1,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.65/2,754.97 = 1,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.65x = 2,754.97 × 1,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.65x = 3,557,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,400.00/1,836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.90

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