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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.49, 2,530.06 and 1,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.49, 2,530.06 and 1,047.52 is: 1,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.49 : 2,530.06 = 1,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.49/2,530.06 = 1,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.49x = 2,530.06 × 1,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.49x = 2,650,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,288.45/1,833.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.49

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