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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.82, 2,530.86 and 1,204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.82, 2,530.86 and 1,204.86 is: 1,662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.82 : 2,530.86 = 1,204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.82/2,530.86 = 1,204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.82x = 2,530.86 × 1,204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.82x = 3,049,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,331.98/1,833.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.83

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