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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.75, 2,529.96 and 1,087.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.75, 2,529.96 and 1,087.95 is: 1,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.75 : 2,529.96 = 1,087.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.75/2,529.96 = 1,087.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.75x = 2,529.96 × 1,087.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.75x = 2,752,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,469.98/1,833.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.01

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