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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.60, 2,666.88 and 1,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.60, 2,666.88 and 1,146.72 is: 1,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.60 : 2,666.88 = 1,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.60/2,666.88 = 1,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.60x = 2,666.88 × 1,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.60x = 3,058,164.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,164.63/1,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.41

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