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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.74, 2,530.56 and 994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.74, 2,530.56 and 994.46 is: 1,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.74 : 2,530.56 = 994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.74/2,530.56 = 994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.74x = 2,530.56 × 994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.74x = 2,516,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,540.70/1,833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.35

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