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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.91, 2,536.07 and 1,174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.91, 2,536.07 and 1,174.29 is: 1,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.91 : 2,536.07 = 1,174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.91/2,536.07 = 1,174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.91x = 2,536.07 × 1,174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.91x = 2,978,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,089.68/1,837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.37

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