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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.56, 2,529.83 and 1,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.56, 2,529.83 and 1,087.68 is: 1,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.56 : 2,529.83 = 1,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.56/2,529.83 = 1,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.56x = 2,529.83 × 1,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.56x = 2,751,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,645.49/1,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.71

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