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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.84, 2,530.44 and 1,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.84, 2,530.44 and 1,047.72 is: 1,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.84 : 2,530.44 = 1,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.84/2,530.44 = 1,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.84x = 2,530.44 × 1,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.84x = 2,651,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,192.60/1,833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.71

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