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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.60, 2,751.09 and 1,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.60, 2,751.09 and 1,180.24 is: 1,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.60 : 2,751.09 = 1,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.60/2,751.09 = 1,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.60x = 2,751.09 × 1,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.60x = 3,246,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,946.46/1,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.95

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