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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.69, 2,530.47 and 994.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.69, 2,530.47 and 994.37 is: 1,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.69 : 2,530.47 = 994.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.69/2,530.47 = 994.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.69x = 2,530.47 × 994.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.69x = 2,516,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,224.81/1,833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.22

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