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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.66, 2,665.71 and 1,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.66, 2,665.71 and 1,047.48 is: 1,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.66 : 2,665.71 = 1,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.66/2,665.71 = 1,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.66x = 2,665.71 × 1,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.66x = 2,792,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,282.91/1,931.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.53

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