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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.15, 2,530.96 and 1,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.15, 2,530.96 and 1,135.74 is: 1,568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.15 : 2,530.96 = 1,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.15/2,530.96 = 1,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.15x = 2,530.96 × 1,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.15x = 2,874,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,494.18/1,833.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.07

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