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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.01, 2,534.08 and 1,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.01, 2,534.08 and 1,163.60 is: 1,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.01 : 2,534.08 = 1,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.01/2,534.08 = 1,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.01x = 2,534.08 × 1,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.01x = 2,948,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,642.82/1,837.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.13

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