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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.33, 2,528.68 and 1,035.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.33, 2,528.68 and 1,035.83 is: 1,429.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.33 : 2,528.68 = 1,035.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.33/2,528.68 = 1,035.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.33x = 2,528.68 × 1,035.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.33x = 2,619,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,282.60/1,832.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.48

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