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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.81, 2,537.84 and 1,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.81, 2,537.84 and 1,250.32 is: 1,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.81 : 2,537.84 = 1,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.81/2,537.84 = 1,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.81x = 2,537.84 × 1,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.81x = 3,173,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,112.11/1,840.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.76

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