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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.83, 2,533.45 and 996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.83, 2,533.45 and 996.53 is: 1,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.83 : 2,533.45 = 996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.83/2,533.45 = 996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.83x = 2,533.45 × 996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.83x = 2,524,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,661.28/1,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.22

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