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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.30, 2,536.67 and 1,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.30, 2,536.67 and 1,041.55 is: 1,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.30 : 2,536.67 = 1,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.30/2,536.67 = 1,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.30x = 2,536.67 × 1,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.30x = 2,642,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,064.90/1,838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.24

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