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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.41, 2,536.99 and 1,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.41, 2,536.99 and 1,052.44 is: 1,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.41 : 2,536.99 = 1,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.41/2,536.99 = 1,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.41x = 2,536.99 × 1,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.41x = 2,670,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,020.78/1,838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.36

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