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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.49, 2,665.46 and 1,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.49, 2,665.46 and 1,047.30 is: 1,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.49 : 2,665.46 = 1,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.49/2,665.46 = 1,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.49x = 2,665.46 × 1,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.49x = 2,791,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,525.15/1,931.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.27

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