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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.51, 2,528.85 and 993.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.51, 2,528.85 and 993.22 is: 1,370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.51 : 2,528.85 = 993.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.51/2,528.85 = 993.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.51x = 2,528.85 × 993.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.51x = 2,511,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,701.80/1,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.63

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