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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.39, 2,530.08 and 994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.39, 2,530.08 and 994.10 is: 1,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.39 : 2,530.08 = 994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.39/2,530.08 = 994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.39x = 2,530.08 × 994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.39x = 2,515,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,139.88/1,833.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.85

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