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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.74, 2,664.42 and 1,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.74, 2,664.42 and 1,046.56 is: 1,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.74 : 2,664.42 = 1,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.74/2,664.42 = 1,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.74x = 2,664.42 × 1,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.74x = 2,788,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,475.40/1,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.25

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