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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.94, 2,666.06 and 1,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.94, 2,666.06 and 1,047.74 is: 1,445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.94 : 2,666.06 = 1,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.94/2,666.06 = 1,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.94x = 2,666.06 × 1,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.94x = 2,793,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,333.06/1,931.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.87

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