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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.81, 2,665.79 and 1,135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.81, 2,665.79 and 1,135.01 is: 1,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.81 : 2,665.79 = 1,135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.81/2,665.79 = 1,135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.81x = 2,665.79 × 1,135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.81x = 3,025,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,695.47/1,931.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.25

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