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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.53, 2,537.17 and 1,010.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.53, 2,537.17 and 1,010.53 is: 1,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.53 : 2,537.17 = 1,010.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.53/2,537.17 = 1,010.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.53x = 2,537.17 × 1,010.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.53x = 2,563,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,892.73/1,838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.53

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