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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.79, 2,664.49 and 1,046.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.79, 2,664.49 and 1,046.58 is: 1,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.79 : 2,664.49 = 1,046.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.79/2,664.49 = 1,046.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.79x = 2,664.49 × 1,046.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.79x = 2,788,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,604.56/1,930.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.29

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