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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.72, 2,666.88 and 1,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.72, 2,666.88 and 1,147.08 is: 1,582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.72 : 2,666.88 = 1,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.72/2,666.88 = 1,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.72x = 2,666.88 × 1,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.72x = 3,059,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,124.71/1,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.81

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