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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.74, 2,534.72 and 997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.74, 2,534.72 and 997.45 is: 1,376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.74 : 2,534.72 = 997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.74/2,534.72 = 997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.74x = 2,534.72 × 997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.74x = 2,528,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,245.14/1,836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.49

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