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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.32, 2,529.38 and 1,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.32, 2,529.38 and 1,097.32 is: 1,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.32 : 2,529.38 = 1,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.32/2,529.38 = 1,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.32x = 2,529.38 × 1,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.32x = 2,775,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,539.26/1,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.94

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