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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.76, 2,661.69 and 1,044.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.76, 2,661.69 and 1,044.57 is: 1,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.76 : 2,661.69 = 1,044.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.76/2,661.69 = 1,044.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.76x = 2,661.69 × 1,044.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.76x = 2,780,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,321.52/1,928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.51

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