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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.93, 2,530.83 and 994.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.93, 2,530.83 and 994.65 is: 1,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.93 : 2,530.83 = 994.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.93/2,530.83 = 994.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.93x = 2,530.83 × 994.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.93x = 2,517,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,290.06/1,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.62

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