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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.85, 2,533.46 and 996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.85, 2,533.46 and 996.53 is: 1,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.85 : 2,533.46 = 996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.85/2,533.46 = 996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.85x = 2,533.46 × 996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.85x = 2,524,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,668.89/1,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.20

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