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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.93, 2,529.57 and 1,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.93, 2,529.57 and 1,361.90 is: 1,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.93 : 2,529.57 = 1,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.93/2,529.57 = 1,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.93x = 2,529.57 × 1,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.93x = 3,445,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,008.74/1,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.48

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