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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.99, 2,661.98 and 1,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.99, 2,661.98 and 1,044.78 is: 1,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.99 : 2,661.98 = 1,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.99/2,661.98 = 1,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.99x = 2,661.98 × 1,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.99x = 2,781,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,183.46/1,928.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.78

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