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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.94, 2,750.90 and 535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.94, 2,750.90 and 535.40 is: 803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.94 : 2,750.90 = 535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.94/2,750.90 = 535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.94x = 2,750.90 × 535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.94x = 1,472,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,831.86/1,833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.10

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