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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.93, 2,536.66 and 1,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.93, 2,536.66 and 1,041.30 is: 1,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.93 : 2,536.66 = 1,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.93/2,536.66 = 1,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.93x = 2,536.66 × 1,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.93x = 2,641,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,434.16/1,837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.18

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