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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.38, 2,665.50 and 1,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.38, 2,665.50 and 1,146.24 is: 1,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.38 : 2,665.50 = 1,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.38/2,665.50 = 1,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.38x = 2,665.50 × 1,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.38x = 3,055,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,302.72/1,932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.11

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