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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.53, 2,901.17 and 823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.53, 2,901.17 and 823.25 is: 1,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.53 : 2,901.17 = 823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.53/2,901.17 = 823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.53x = 2,901.17 × 823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.53x = 2,388,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,388.20/1,933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.25

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