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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.77, 2,751.41 and 1,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.77, 2,751.41 and 1,011.96 is: 1,518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.77 : 2,751.41 = 1,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.77/2,751.41 = 1,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.77x = 2,751.41 × 1,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.77x = 2,784,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,319.39/1,833.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.36

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