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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.23, 2,529.63 and 1,047.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.23, 2,529.63 and 1,047.33 is: 1,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.23 : 2,529.63 = 1,047.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.23/2,529.63 = 1,047.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.23x = 2,529.63 × 1,047.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.23x = 2,649,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,357.39/1,833.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.18

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