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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.51, 2,665.65 and 1,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.51, 2,665.65 and 1,146 is: 1,580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.51 : 2,665.65 = 1,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.51/2,665.65 = 1,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.51x = 2,665.65 × 1,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.51x = 3,054,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,834.90/1,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.76

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