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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.92, 2,530.88 and 1,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.92, 2,530.88 and 1,047.76 is: 1,445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.92 : 2,530.88 = 1,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.92/2,530.88 = 1,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.92x = 2,530.88 × 1,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.92x = 2,651,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,754.83/1,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.95

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