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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.70, 2,536.36 and 1,091.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.70, 2,536.36 and 1,091.93 is: 1,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.70 : 2,536.36 = 1,091.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.70/2,536.36 = 1,091.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.70x = 2,536.36 × 1,091.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.70x = 2,769,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,512.16/1,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.05

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