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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.29, 2,513.37 and 993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.29, 2,513.37 and 993.29 is: 1,370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.29 : 2,513.37 = 993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.29/2,513.37 = 993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.29x = 2,513.37 × 993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.29x = 2,496,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,492.72/1,821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.73

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