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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.83, 2,661.82 and 1,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.83, 2,661.82 and 1,132.73 is: 1,563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.83 : 2,661.82 = 1,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.83/2,661.82 = 1,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.83x = 2,661.82 × 1,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.83x = 3,015,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,107.23/1,928.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.18

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