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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.06, 2,530.60 and 1,412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.06, 2,530.60 and 1,412.49 is: 1,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.06 : 2,530.60 = 1,412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.06/2,530.60 = 1,412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.06x = 2,530.60 × 1,412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.06x = 3,574,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,455.93/1,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.99

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