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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.94, 2,534.99 and 997.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.94, 2,534.99 and 997.65 is: 1,376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.94 : 2,534.99 = 997.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.94/2,534.99 = 997.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.94x = 2,534.99 × 997.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.94x = 2,529,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,032.77/1,836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.76

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