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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.92, 2,666.09 and 1,145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.92, 2,666.09 and 1,145.97 is: 1,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.92 : 2,666.09 = 1,145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.92/2,666.09 = 1,145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.92x = 2,666.09 × 1,145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.92x = 3,055,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,262.02/1,931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.47

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