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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.72, 2,530.92 and 1,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.72, 2,530.92 and 1,524.34 is: 2,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.72 : 2,530.92 = 1,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.72/2,530.92 = 1,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.72x = 2,530.92 × 1,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.72x = 3,857,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,982.59/1,837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.33

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