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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.91, 2,744.25 and 996.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.91, 2,744.25 and 996.99 is: 1,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.91 : 2,744.25 = 996.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.91/2,744.25 = 996.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.91x = 2,744.25 × 996.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.91x = 2,735,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,989.81/1,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.70

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