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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.51, 2,536.92 and 1,341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.51, 2,536.92 and 1,341.97 is: 1,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.51 : 2,536.92 = 1,341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.51/2,536.92 = 1,341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.51x = 2,536.92 × 1,341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.51x = 3,404,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,464.19/1,839.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.75

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