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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.51, 2,534.77 and 1,164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.51, 2,534.77 and 1,164.10 is: 1,605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.51 : 2,534.77 = 1,164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.51/2,534.77 = 1,164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.51x = 2,534.77 × 1,164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.51x = 2,950,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,713.08/1,837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.82

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