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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.87, 2,754.99 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.87, 2,754.99 and 538.02 is: 806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.87 : 2,754.99 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.87/2,754.99 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.87x = 2,754.99 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.87x = 1,482,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,239.72/1,836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.94

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