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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.61, 2,667.68 and 1,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.61, 2,667.68 and 1,146.66 is: 1,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.61 : 2,667.68 = 1,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.61/2,667.68 = 1,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.61x = 2,667.68 × 1,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.61x = 3,058,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,916.96/1,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.79

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