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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.96, 2,667.84 and 1,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.96, 2,667.84 and 1,147.44 is: 1,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.96 : 2,667.84 = 1,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.96/2,667.84 = 1,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.96x = 2,667.84 × 1,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.96x = 3,061,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,186.33/1,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.68

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