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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.10, 2,748.19 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.10, 2,748.19 and 533.58 is: 800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.10 : 2,748.19 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.10/2,748.19 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.10x = 2,748.19 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.10x = 1,466,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,379.22/1,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.38

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