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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.53, 2,530.62 and 1,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.53, 2,530.62 and 1,160.88 is: 1,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.53 : 2,530.62 = 1,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.53/2,530.62 = 1,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.53x = 2,530.62 × 1,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.53x = 2,937,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,746.15/1,833.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.24

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