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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.53, 2,529.83 and 1,036.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.53, 2,529.83 and 1,036.87 is: 1,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.53 : 2,529.83 = 1,036.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.53/2,529.83 = 1,036.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.53x = 2,529.83 × 1,036.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.53x = 2,623,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,104.83/1,833.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.63

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