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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.67, 2,534.84 and 1,091.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.67, 2,534.84 and 1,091.09 is: 1,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.67 : 2,534.84 = 1,091.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.67/2,534.84 = 1,091.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.67x = 2,534.84 × 1,091.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.67x = 2,765,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,720.45/1,837.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.02

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