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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.97, 2,529.36 and 1,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.97, 2,529.36 and 1,086.96 is: 1,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.97 : 2,529.36 = 1,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.97/2,529.36 = 1,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.97x = 2,529.36 × 1,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.97x = 2,749,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,313.15/1,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.92

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