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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833, 2,529.44 and 1,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833, 2,529.44 and 1,036.42 is: 1,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833 : 2,529.44 = 1,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833/2,529.44 = 1,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833x = 2,529.44 × 1,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833x = 2,621,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,562.20/1,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.20

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