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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.61, 2,537.10 and 1,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.61, 2,537.10 and 1,041.89 is: 1,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.61 : 2,537.10 = 1,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.61/2,537.10 = 1,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.61x = 2,537.10 × 1,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.61x = 2,643,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,366.43/1,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.70

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