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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.42, 2,533.68 and 1,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.42, 2,533.68 and 1,205.96 is: 1,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.42 : 2,533.68 = 1,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.42/2,533.68 = 1,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.42x = 2,533.68 × 1,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.42x = 3,055,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,504.06/1,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.75

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