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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.90, 2,667.38 and 1,146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.90, 2,667.38 and 1,146.98 is: 1,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.90 : 2,667.38 = 1,146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.90/2,667.38 = 1,146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.90x = 2,667.38 × 1,146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.90x = 3,059,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,431.51/1,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.82

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