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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.67, 2,667.72 and 1,187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.67, 2,667.72 and 1,187.25 is: 1,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.67 : 2,667.72 = 1,187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.67/2,667.72 = 1,187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.67x = 2,667.72 × 1,187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.67x = 3,167,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,250.57/1,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.80

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