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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.04, 2,536.38 and 1,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.04, 2,536.38 and 1,091.76 is: 1,506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.04 : 2,536.38 = 1,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.04/2,536.38 = 1,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.04x = 2,536.38 × 1,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.04x = 2,769,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,118.23/1,838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.56

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