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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.33, 2,529.98 and 994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.33, 2,529.98 and 994.05 is: 1,371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.33 : 2,529.98 = 994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.33/2,529.98 = 994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.33x = 2,529.98 × 994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.33x = 2,514,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,926.62/1,833.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.78

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