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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.38, 2,530.06 and 1,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.38, 2,530.06 and 1,047.44 is: 1,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.38 : 2,530.06 = 1,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.38/2,530.06 = 1,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.38x = 2,530.06 × 1,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.38x = 2,650,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,089.75/1,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.47

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