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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.32, 2,513.41 and 993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.32, 2,513.41 and 993.32 is: 1,370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.32 : 2,513.41 = 993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.32/2,513.41 = 993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.32x = 2,513.41 × 993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.32x = 2,496,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,607.85/1,821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.77

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