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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.64, 2,536.74 and 1,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.64, 2,536.74 and 1,140.42 is: 1,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.64 : 2,536.74 = 1,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.64/2,536.74 = 1,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.64x = 2,536.74 × 1,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.64x = 2,892,949.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,949.03/1,838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.42

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