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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.01, 2,666.19 and 1,146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.01, 2,666.19 and 1,146.58 is: 1,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.01 : 2,666.19 = 1,146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.01/2,666.19 = 1,146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.01x = 2,666.19 × 1,146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.01x = 3,057,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,000.13/1,932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.29

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