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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.76, 2,665.85 and 1,146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.76, 2,665.85 and 1,146.33 is: 1,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.76 : 2,665.85 = 1,146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.76/2,665.85 = 1,146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.76x = 2,665.85 × 1,146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.76x = 3,055,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,938.10/1,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.95

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