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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.83, 2,667.31 and 1,048.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.83, 2,667.31 and 1,048.63 is: 1,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.83 : 2,667.31 = 1,048.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.83/2,667.31 = 1,048.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.83x = 2,667.31 × 1,048.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.83x = 2,797,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,022.90/1,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.11

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