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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.72, 2,668.08 and 1,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.72, 2,668.08 and 1,147.44 is: 1,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.72 : 2,668.08 = 1,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.72/2,668.08 = 1,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.72x = 2,668.08 × 1,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.72x = 3,061,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,461.72/1,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.02

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