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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.61, 2,665.60 and 1,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.61, 2,665.60 and 1,047.40 is: 1,445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.61 : 2,665.60 = 1,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.61/2,665.60 = 1,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.61x = 2,665.60 × 1,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.61x = 2,791,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,956.10/1,931.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.40

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