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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.97, 2,528.10 and 992.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.97, 2,528.10 and 992.66 is: 1,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.97 : 2,528.10 = 992.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.97/2,528.10 = 992.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.97x = 2,528.10 × 992.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.97x = 2,509,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,552.55/1,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.87

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