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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.42, 2,536.97 and 999.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.42, 2,536.97 and 999.09 is: 1,378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.42 : 2,536.97 = 999.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.42/2,536.97 = 999.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.42x = 2,536.97 × 999.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.42x = 2,534,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,661.36/1,838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.72

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