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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.06, 2,535.27 and 1,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.06, 2,535.27 and 1,174.62 is: 1,620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.06 : 2,535.27 = 1,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.06/2,535.27 = 1,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.06x = 2,535.27 × 1,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.06x = 2,977,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,983.95/1,838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.18

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