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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.59, 2,530.44 and 1,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.59, 2,530.44 and 1,047.89 is: 1,446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.59 : 2,530.44 = 1,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.59/2,530.44 = 1,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.59x = 2,530.44 × 1,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.59x = 2,651,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,610.12/1,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.13

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