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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.91, 2,666.07 and 1,047.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.91, 2,666.07 and 1,047.75 is: 1,445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.91 : 2,666.07 = 1,047.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.91/2,666.07 = 1,047.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.91x = 2,666.07 × 1,047.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.91x = 2,793,374.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,374.84/1,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.91

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