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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.88, 2,536.27 and 1,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.88, 2,536.27 and 1,009.88 is: 1,393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.88 : 2,536.27 = 1,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.88/2,536.27 = 1,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.88x = 2,536.27 × 1,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.88x = 2,561,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,313.14/1,837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.63

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