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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.98, 4,073.69 and 1,833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.98, 4,073.69 and 1,833.56 is: 2,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.98 : 4,073.69 = 1,833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.98/4,073.69 = 1,833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.98x = 4,073.69 × 1,833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.98x = 7,469,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,325.50/2,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.42

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