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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.48, 2,529.38 and 1,087.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.48, 2,529.38 and 1,087.47 is: 1,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.48 : 2,529.38 = 1,087.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.48/2,529.38 = 1,087.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.48x = 2,529.38 × 1,087.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.48x = 2,750,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,627.59/1,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.22

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