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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.41, 2,535.24 and 1,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.41, 2,535.24 and 1,091.10 is: 1,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.41 : 2,535.24 = 1,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.41/2,535.24 = 1,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.41x = 2,535.24 × 1,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.41x = 2,766,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,200.36/1,837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.49

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