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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.33, 2,751.57 and 1,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.33, 2,751.57 and 1,329.94 is: 1,835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.33 : 2,751.57 = 1,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.33/2,751.57 = 1,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.33x = 2,751.57 × 1,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.33x = 3,659,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,423.01/1,993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.83

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