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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.83, 2,661.32 and 1,402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.83, 2,661.32 and 1,402.18 is: 1,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.83 : 2,661.32 = 1,402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.83/2,661.32 = 1,402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.83x = 2,661.32 × 1,402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.83x = 3,731,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,646.53/1,929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.67

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