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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.64, 2,513.87 and 993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.64, 2,513.87 and 993.64 is: 1,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.64 : 2,513.87 = 993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.64/2,513.87 = 993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.64x = 2,513.87 × 993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.64x = 2,497,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,881.79/1,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.23

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