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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.38, 2,661.16 and 1,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.38, 2,661.16 and 1,044.18 is: 1,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.38 : 2,661.16 = 1,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.38/2,661.16 = 1,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.38x = 2,661.16 × 1,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.38x = 2,778,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,730.05/1,928.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.97

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