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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.27, 2,666.75 and 1,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.27, 2,666.75 and 1,185.96 is: 1,636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.27 : 2,666.75 = 1,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.27/2,666.75 = 1,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.27x = 2,666.75 × 1,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.27x = 3,162,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,658.83/1,932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.76

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