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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.83, 2,536.13 and 1,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.83, 2,536.13 and 1,051.73 is: 1,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.83 : 2,536.13 = 1,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.83/2,536.13 = 1,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.83x = 2,536.13 × 1,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.83x = 2,667,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,313.95/1,837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.34

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