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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.21, 2,665.11 and 1,047.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.21, 2,665.11 and 1,047.05 is: 1,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.21 : 2,665.11 = 1,047.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.21/2,665.11 = 1,047.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.21x = 2,665.11 × 1,047.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.21x = 2,790,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,490.10/1,931.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.95

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