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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.42, 2,660.82 and 1,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.42, 2,660.82 and 1,182.54 is: 1,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.42 : 2,660.82 = 1,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.42/2,660.82 = 1,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.42x = 2,660.82 × 1,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.42x = 3,146,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,526.08/1,928.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.66

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