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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.13, 2,535.23 and 1,009.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.13, 2,535.23 and 1,009.13 is: 1,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.13 : 2,535.23 = 1,009.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.13/2,535.23 = 1,009.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.13x = 2,535.23 × 1,009.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.13x = 2,558,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,366.50/1,837.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.59

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