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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.53, 2,538.66 and 1,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.53, 2,538.66 and 1,177.06 is: 1,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.53 : 2,538.66 = 1,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.53/2,538.66 = 1,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.53x = 2,538.66 × 1,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.53x = 2,988,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,155.14/1,840.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.53

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