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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.71, 2,535.96 and 1,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.71, 2,535.96 and 1,051.74 is: 1,451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.71 : 2,535.96 = 1,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.71/2,535.96 = 1,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.71x = 2,535.96 × 1,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.71x = 2,667,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,170.57/1,837.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.36

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