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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.98, 2,666.46 and 1,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.98, 2,666.46 and 1,484.50 is: 2,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.98 : 2,666.46 = 1,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.98/2,666.46 = 1,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.98x = 2,666.46 × 1,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.98x = 3,958,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,359.87/1,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.80

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