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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.59, 2,530.34 and 994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.59, 2,530.34 and 994.28 is: 1,372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.59 : 2,530.34 = 994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.59/2,530.34 = 994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.59x = 2,530.34 × 994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.59x = 2,515,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,872.78/1,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.10

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