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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.04, 2,534.90 and 1,091.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.04, 2,534.90 and 1,091.03 is: 1,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.04 : 2,534.90 = 1,091.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.04/2,534.90 = 1,091.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.04x = 2,534.90 × 1,091.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.04x = 2,765,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,633.82/1,837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.49

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