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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.50, 2,536.62 and 1,092.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.50, 2,536.62 and 1,092.59 is: 1,507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.50 : 2,536.62 = 1,092.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.50/2,536.62 = 1,092.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.50x = 2,536.62 × 1,092.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.50x = 2,771,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,478.38/1,838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.47

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