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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.42, 2,666.79 and 1,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.42, 2,666.79 and 1,146.54 is: 1,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.42 : 2,666.79 = 1,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.42/2,666.79 = 1,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.42x = 2,666.79 × 1,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.42x = 3,057,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,581.41/1,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.26

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