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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.38, 2,534.72 and 1,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.38, 2,534.72 and 1,091.36 is: 1,505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.38 : 2,534.72 = 1,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.38/2,534.72 = 1,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.38x = 2,534.72 × 1,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.38x = 2,766,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,292.02/1,837.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.56

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