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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.93, 2,661.89 and 1,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.93, 2,661.89 and 1,044.72 is: 1,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.93 : 2,661.89 = 1,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.93/2,661.89 = 1,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.93x = 2,661.89 × 1,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.93x = 2,780,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,924.50/1,928.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.70

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