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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.47, 2,668.09 and 1,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.47, 2,668.09 and 1,147.50 is: 1,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.47 : 2,668.09 = 1,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.47/2,668.09 = 1,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.47x = 2,668.09 × 1,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.47x = 3,061,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,633.28/1,933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.49

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