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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.92, 2,530.82 and 994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.92, 2,530.82 and 994.63 is: 1,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.92 : 2,530.82 = 994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.92/2,530.82 = 994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.92x = 2,530.82 × 994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.92x = 2,517,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,216.84/1,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.59

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