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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.46, 2,535.77 and 1,091.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.46, 2,535.77 and 1,091.81 is: 1,506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.46 : 2,535.77 = 1,091.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.46/2,535.77 = 1,091.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.46x = 2,535.77 × 1,091.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.46x = 2,768,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,579.04/1,837.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.74

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