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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838, 2,536.62 and 1,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838, 2,536.62 and 1,139.60 is: 1,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838 : 2,536.62 = 1,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838/2,536.62 = 1,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838x = 2,536.62 × 1,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838x = 2,890,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,732.15/1,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.76

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