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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.72, 2,536.89 and 1,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.72, 2,536.89 and 1,175.48 is: 1,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.72 : 2,536.89 = 1,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.72/2,536.89 = 1,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.72x = 2,536.89 × 1,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.72x = 2,982,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,050.77/1,837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.69

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