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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.46, 2,898.99 and 836.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.46, 2,898.99 and 836.53 is: 1,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.46 : 2,898.99 = 836.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.46/2,898.99 = 836.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.46x = 2,898.99 × 836.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.46x = 2,425,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,084.86/1,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.92

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