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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.56, 2,535.72 and 1,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.56, 2,535.72 and 1,129.20 is: 1,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.56 : 2,535.72 = 1,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.56/2,535.72 = 1,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.56x = 2,535.72 × 1,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.56x = 2,863,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,335.02/1,837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.23

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