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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.33, 2,523.96 and 1,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.33, 2,523.96 and 1,271.43 is: 1,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.33 : 2,523.96 = 1,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.33/2,523.96 = 1,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.33x = 2,523.96 × 1,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.33x = 3,209,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,038.46/1,830.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.26

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