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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.61, 2,756.12 and 538.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.61, 2,756.12 and 538.77 is: 808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.61 : 2,756.12 = 538.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.61/2,756.12 = 538.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.61x = 2,756.12 × 538.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.61x = 1,484,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,912.08/1,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.07

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