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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.79, 2,665.88 and 1,047.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.79, 2,665.88 and 1,047.58 is: 1,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.79 : 2,665.88 = 1,047.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.79/2,665.88 = 1,047.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.79x = 2,665.88 × 1,047.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.79x = 2,792,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,717.33/1,931.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.67

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