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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.70, 2,536.46 and 1,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.70, 2,536.46 and 1,174.86 is: 1,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.70 : 2,536.46 = 1,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.70/2,536.46 = 1,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.70x = 2,536.46 × 1,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.70x = 2,979,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,988.33/1,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.70

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