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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.56, 2,668.11 and 1,480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.56, 2,668.11 and 1,480.69 is: 2,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.56 : 2,668.11 = 1,480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.56/2,668.11 = 1,480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.56x = 2,668.11 × 1,480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.56x = 3,950,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,643.80/1,931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.31

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